Oncology Nursing Society

Summary of recommendations relating to needlestick procedures 20

  • Interventions to reduce the pain associated with venous access procedures should be considered prior to painful dermal procedures in children
  • Interventions include topical anesthetics in addition to (adjunctive) less invasive anesthetic and anti-anxiety treatments

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