Tag: pediatric pain management
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Should I Play or Should I Watch? The Impact of Active vs Passive Distraction on Pediatric Procedural Pain
Introduction: Reducing distress in the pediatric procedure room Invasive procedures like venipuncture and peripheral intravenous cannulation are routine yet distressing for young children. Pain, fear, and anxiety not only affect the immediate experience but can also influence future medical encounters, cooperation, and long-term emotional well-being. Distraction techniques—non-pharmacological, low-risk approaches—are increasingly recommended to complement standard care.…
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Should I Play or Should I Watch? Active vs Passive Distraction to Ease Pediatric Procedural Distress
Introduction: The Challenge of Pediatric Procedural Distress Invasive procedures such as venipuncture and intravenous cannulation are routine in pediatric care but often distressing for young patients. Anxiety, fear, and pain can complicate the procedure, increase distress behaviors, and potentially impact a child’s emotional development and future medical encounters. While pharmacological approaches exist, non-pharmacological strategies—especially distraction…