Effects of Shotblocker® and Manual Pressure on Pain

The infant was first placed on the examination table. To calm the infant, the mother was asked to hold the infants' hands and talk to him/her. Before the injection, while one nurse held the infants' leg for the injection, Shotblocker® was applied to the skin by the experienced nurse ensuring that the points were in direct contact. Then, the nurse administered the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (0.5 ml, IM, Vastus Lateralis Site) through the central hole. After each use, the Shotblocker® was disinfected with 70% alcohol before being used on another infant.

The infant was first placed on the examination table. To calm the infant, the mother was asked to hold the infants' hands and talk to him/her. Next, while one nurse held the infants' leg for the injection, 10-second manual pressure was applied on the vaccine injection site by the experienced nurse. Then pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was administered in accordance with the standard injection technique (0.5 ml, IM, Vastus Lateralis Site).