Nursing Pediatric Buzzy® Analgesia Guidelines for the Use of Buzzy®
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Category:
Pain Treatment - Non-pharmacologic, Pain Treatment - Topical.
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Age Range:
Age 0-12m (Infant), Age 01y-11y (Child), Age 12y-18y (Adolescent), Age 18y+ (Young Adult).
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Tags:
Distraction, Needle Procedure.
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Type of Document:
Education for Professionals, Nursing Guideline, Treatment Guideline.
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Type of Pain:
Ambulatory, Procedural.
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Author:
Author: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI Submitted: 23 June 2024
To provide guidelines for the use of Buzzy® with cold packs and distraction to decrease pain and anxiety associated with needle sticks, needle injections, and other uncomfortable procedures and sensations.