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Vapocoolant Spray Prior to Heparin Injection Reduces Pain in Lower Extremity Surgery Patients
March 2021
Vapocoolant Spray Prior to Heparin Injection Reduces Pain in Lower Extremity Surgery Patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effects of Vapocoolant Spray Prior to SC LMWH Injection: An Experimental Study
Clin Nurs Res. 2021 Feb;30(2):127-134. doi: 10.1177/1054773818825486Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Seventy-two patients 18 years or older scheduled to undergo a lower extremity surgery were included in this study comparing vapocoolant spray application prior to low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) injection vs. a placebo water spray prior to LMWH injection. Patients received two LMWH injections, in the right arm on day 1 and the left arm on day 2, and were randomized to receive either vapocoolan...
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