Effect of Cold Application on Patient's Pain and Vital Signs During Chest Tube Removal.

Investigation of the Effect of Cold Application on Patient's Pain and Vital Signs During Chest Tube Removal.

In this study, the effect of cold application used during and after chest tube removal on pain and vital signs in infants and children in the 0-3 age group will be examined.

Purpose of the research:In this study, the effect of cold application used during and after breast tube removal on pain and life signs in infants and children aged 0-3 years will be examined.

Hypotheses:

H1: children who have cold application around the tube 15 minutes before chest tube removal have low pain scores during chest tube removal compared to other groups.

H2: Children whose skin temperature is lowered below 13.60 C before breast tube removal have lower pain scores compared to other groups.

H3: The cold application technique in the group of children affects the crying time after the procedure.

H4: The cold application technique in the group of children affects the signs of life before and after the procedure.

The research is a study in randomized controlled, prospective and cross-sectional design.

The data of the study will be collected using the Patient Identification Information Form, FLACC Pain Scale, Life Signs Follow-up Form.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between the ages of 0-3 years old,
• The chest tube is located for at least 24 hours,
• Without Mechanical ventilation support,
• Does not have any allergies to the drug
• Stable from the cardiovascular side

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with any neurological diseases,
• Children with anynephrological
• Children with any respiratory diseases