The Effects of Three Different Nonpharmacological Methods Used During Vascular Access in Children on Pain and Anxiety

Before the procedure; 60 seconds before starting the vascular access process, the Buzzy® tool was placed in the procedure area and cold and vibration application was started. The tourniquet was tied 10-12 cm above the vein to be treated. The Buzzy® tool was fixed to the middle part of the procedure area and the tourniquet, approximately 2 cm above the IV catheter entry site.

Before the procedure; A music video was played 60 seconds before starting the intravenous access procedure.

60 seconds before starting the vascular access process, a music video was played and cold and vibration application was started with the Buzzy® tool. 60 seconds before the procedure began, the Buzzy® tool was placed on the procedure area and cold and vibration application was initiated. The tourniquet was tied 10-12 cm above the vein to be treated. The Buzzy® tool was fixed midway between the procedure area and the tourniquet, approximately 2 cm above the IV catheter entry site.