Buzzing away the pain: Using an electric toothbrush for vibration anesthesia during painful procedures. Issue 3 (12th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Duplisea, Michael J.; Flores, Kyle
• Is Part Of: Pediatric dermatology. Volume 36:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 414
• Page End: 415
• Publication Date: 2019-03-12
• Subjects: anesthesia -- gate control theory of pain -- injection technique -- toothbrush -- toothbrush anesthesia -- vibration anesthesia; Pediatric dermatology -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.925
• DOI: 10.1111/pde.13802
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-8046

Abstract

Abstract: Many dermatologic procedures are painful and traumatic, for both pediatric patients and providers alike. Vibration anesthesia has recently been discussed as an effective method for reducing pain associated with injections, but some vibration machines can be cost prohibitive for providers. We describe how to employ an electric toothbrush as an inexpensive and effective option to provide vibration anesthesia during painful pediatric procedures.