Determination of the Effect of Cold Needle Application on Invasive Pain Associated With Fistula Cannulation
Determination of the Effect of Cold Needle Application on Invasive Pain Associated With Fistula Cannulation
In studies evaluating the methods used to reduce invasive pain associated with cannulation, it is seen that pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are used. Pharmacological treatment is considered risky as it may cause drug addiction in the patient and may cause side effects and complications. On the other hand, the use of non-pharmacological methods is preferred because they are cheaper and cause fewer side effects and complications.
Cold application, one of the non-pharmacological methods used, is effective in relieving pain by slowing down or blocking the conduction of peripheral nerves. Apart from this effect, it stimulates touch receptors by activating the Door-Control mechanism; It increases the release of endogenous opioids and stops pain by ensuring the nerve impulses caused by cold are transmitted to Delta fibers. Although studies conducted on hemodialysis patients have shown that cold application is effective in reducing pain; Due to the small number of sample groups and deficiencies in the methodology, it was suggested that further studies be conducted. In these studies, cold application; It was applied to the area one cm above the fistula or between the thumb and index finger of the opposite arm, using an ice pack and an ice-filled glove for 2-10 minutes.
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