Use Of Virtual Reality For Pain Control in Dermatological Bedside Procedures

Use Of Virtual Reality For Pain Control in Dermatological Bedside Procedures

The purpose of this research study is to explore the impact of virtual reality (VR) on pain perception during out-patient procedures such as wart removal, wound debridement, and lidocaine injections.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients 13 years and older.
• Patient (or health care proxy when applicable) must sign an ICF.
• Patient requiring any painful dermatological bedside procedure including: wound debridement, injections and liquid nitrogen application.
• Patients willing to participate and parents able to consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with a diagnosis of vertigo, inner ear diseases or seizures are excluded due to the uncertainty of performance under VR conditions.
• Subjects requiring procedures on the head are also excluded to the interference of the VR headset.