Comparison of the Effects of Hegu Point Ice Massage and 2% Lidocaine Gel on Arteriovenous Fistula Puncture-Related Pain in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Introduction: There is a paucity of information on the effects of Hegu point ice massage and 2% lidocaine gel on fistula puncture-related pain in hemodialysis patients. The aim of the present research was compare the two methods in terms of their effectiveness. Methods: This study...

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Main Authors: Vajihe Arab, Masoumeh Bagheri-Nesami, Seyed Nouraddine Mousavinasab, Fatemeh Espahbodi, Zahra Pouresmail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2017-06-01
Series:Journal of Caring Sciences
Subjects:
Ice
Online Access:http://journals.tbzmed.ac.ir/JCS/Manuscript/JCS-6-141.pdf