Virtual Reality as Active Distraction in Laceration Repair
Virtual reality goggles are an effective tool for distraction for simple laceration repairs. Their use leads to decreased pain and fear. Children who used VR goggles did not require to be held as often for sutures. There was no significant difference in anxiolytics or duration of procedure.
Authors
- Todd P. Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4508-2551)
- Turaj Vazifedan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8319-7499)
- Rupa Kapoor
- Joel Clingenpeel
- Olivier Vincent (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4355-5367)
- Anne O. McEvoy
Institutions
- University of Southern California (US)
- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (US)
- Charleston Area Medical Center (US)
- Eastern Virginia Medical School (US)
- University of California San Diego (US)
- Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego (US)
- Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Published
- 2024-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/pec.0000000000003319
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.33