Efficacy of the Buzzy System on Pain and Fear Reduction in Elbow Fracture Pin Removal
University of Oklahoma
Summary
The goal of this study is to determine if the Buzzy System, a vibrating ice pack shaped like a bee reduces pain in removal of elbow fracture pin.
Description
Perform a randomized single blind control trial in children ages 3 to 10 to determine if the Buzzy System, a vibrating cold application system reduces pain, measured by the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating, and also reduce fear associated with the procedure measured through the Children's Fear Scale by the child and parents and the doctor pulling the pins.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 3–10 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * between 3 to 10 years old * undergoes percutaneous pinning of an elbow fracture Exclusion Criteria: * under age 3 or over age 10 * unable to quantify or express their pain * Lack of parental consent * Absence of caregiver during procedure
Interventions
- OtherFlash Cards
1 Flash cards for distraction
- DeviceBuzzy Ice pack
1 Buzzy system with Flash Cards
Locations (2)
- OU Health Children'sOklahoma City, Oklahoma
- OU HealthOklahoma City, Oklahoma