Background: Peripheral intravenous (IV) line insertion is a common pediatric procedure
performed in the emergency department (ED). At an early age, painful IV experiences can …

As healthcare in the United States transforms, the voice of advocacy for pediatric patients is
also evolving. The act of inserting a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter for medical care of a …

Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion is a significant source of stress for preschoolers
during hospitalization. An average of about 85% of pediatric patients at our general pediatric …

Background “Needle pokes” are the most frequent cause of pain encountered by pediatric
patients in the hospital setting. Poor control of pain during needle pokes leads to short-and …

Purpose Venipuncture, including peripheral intravenous catheter (IV) placement, is the
leading cause of procedural pain in pediatric hospitals and emergency departments (EDs) …

Far more attention is now given to pain management in children in the emergency
department (ED). When a child arrives, pain must be recognized and evaluated using a pain …

Background Venipuncture and intravenous (IV) cannula insertions are the two common
sources of pain in hospitalized children and health care today. The WHO asserts that, pain …

METHODS: Local IRB approval was obtained for this study. This double-blind,
blockrandomized controlled trial compared Pain Ease spray to placebo spray concealed in …

VENIPUNCTURE AND INTRAVENOUS (IV) cannulation procedures are a routine part of
modern clinical practice. Unfortunately, these procedures also cause pain and distress …

Introduction: Intravenous insertion (IVI) is identified by children as extremely painful and the
resultant distress can have lasting negative consequences. There is an urgent need to …