Comparison of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Cold-vibration Distraction on Pain Perception during Local Anesthesia in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Researchers compared transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and cold-vibration distraction against standard injection technique for reducing injection pain in children aged 5-10 years. Both interventions significantly reduced pain perception compared to conventional methods, with cold-vibration distraction showing slightly higher acceptance.
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Oral health care for children fed entirely by PEG tube — a practical guide for Australian oral health therapists.
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