tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post8626434366575518291..comments2024-02-01T04:43:26.273-06:00Comments on NEWS ANCHOR MOM: child health, child safety, toxic toys, autism, etc. for busy moms: Pain Free Needle Pricks!Jen Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15528551519602313049noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-63240032635035710782008-10-06T14:56:00.000-05:002008-10-06T14:56:00.000-05:00I know Methodist also has the Vein Viewer. It high...I know Methodist also has the Vein Viewer. It highlights the veins for pediatric patients-kind of like a black light. It works great for kids who come in dehydrated. They use the Vein Viewer in conjunction with the Zingo. Hopefully the combo does the trick!Jen Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528551519602313049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6609697803613641438.post-74785621709727999642008-10-06T14:35:00.000-05:002008-10-06T14:35:00.000-05:00It should be noted, that Zingo (lidocaine)and simi...It should be noted, that Zingo (lidocaine)and similar local anesthetics are vasoconstrictors and may, in fact, make it more difficult for medical staff to find a vein. EMLA and similar numbing creams also constrict veins. <BR/><BR/>What we've found that works best is asking for medical staff who are good at hitting those pediatric veins. We employ a "two sticks you're out" rule...any one person gets two tries at hitting a vein and then another medical professional is asked for. We've found that pediatric nurses, neo-natal nurses, oncology nurses, nurse anesthetists, medical laboratory techs/phlebotomists in children's hospitals often have wonderful technique when it comes to finding veins.<BR/><BR/>Don't be afraid to ask for an new pair of hands if your child is a tough stick.Rixblixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07309657100511359394noreply@blogger.com