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Date of Award
Spring 2023
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Diana Hawthorne
Abstract
In healthcare settings with heavy workload and limited intervention time, pain management is still vital for PAs to consider. This CME discussed easy to use, commonly found, non-invasive, rapid, inexpensive, and minimal side effect methods to alleviate this induced pain, including: topical local anesthetics, cryoanesthesia, mechanical vibrations, ShotBlocker, and Buzzy. As PAs play a vital role in providing healthcare, it is essential to provide various methods that are adaptable to each unique clinical context, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the quality of care they provide.
Recommended Citation
Lee, Amy, "Non-invasive techniques for minimizing pain with needle puncture" (2023). Capstone Showcase. 6.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2023/pa/6
Non-invasive techniques for minimizing pain with needle puncture
In healthcare settings with heavy workload and limited intervention time, pain management is still vital for PAs to consider. This CME discussed easy to use, commonly found, non-invasive, rapid, inexpensive, and minimal side effect methods to alleviate this induced pain, including: topical local anesthetics, cryoanesthesia, mechanical vibrations, ShotBlocker, and Buzzy. As PAs play a vital role in providing healthcare, it is essential to provide various methods that are adaptable to each unique clinical context, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the quality of care they provide.