Virtual reality for intravenous placement in the emergency department —a randomized controlled trial

Conclusion: VR was an effective distraction tool and increased satisfaction from anxiety management for this common pediatric procedure, and should be incorporated in management of anxiety in children in the ED setting.Trial registration:clinicaltrials.gov ID NCT03681730,https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03681730What is Known:•Virtual reality is an evolving computer technology that shows some promise in the areas of acute and chronic pain management due to its ability to create effective distraction.What is New:•We report that among children in the emergency setting with intravenous catheterization, satisfaction from the use of VR for anxiety management should support implementation of VR systems for this procedure
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research