Helping to alleviate pain for children having venepuncture.
This article reviews the literature on venepuncture and children. The evidence on the use of topical agents namely tetracaine (amethocaine) gel and lidocaine/prilocaine cream is discussed, along with the use and benefits of distraction techniques and parental presence to make this an easier procedure for the child, their families and the nurse.
Gilboy
Siobhan
S
The National's Children Hospital, County Dublin, Ireland.
Hollywood
Eleanor
E
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D010290:Parents; D018962:Phlebotomy; D012064:Relaxation Therapy
D000779:Anesthetics, Local