SNHP | Senior Nursing Poster Session
Administering Intradermal Anesthetic Prior to Peripheral Venipunctures
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
Minor
None
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Dr. Marcia Hobbs, DNS, RN
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Peripheral IVs have been known to cause pain and anxiety for patients. Offering an intradermal anesthetic may relieve these feelings and promote a trusting relationship with the nurse. Offering this service has also been shown to improve patient satisfaction levels.
Affiliations
Nursing
COinS
Administering Intradermal Anesthetic Prior to Peripheral Venipunctures
Peripheral IVs have been known to cause pain and anxiety for patients. Offering an intradermal anesthetic may relieve these feelings and promote a trusting relationship with the nurse. Offering this service has also been shown to improve patient satisfaction levels.