Başaksehir, Turkey

Effect of Cold Application on Patient's Pain and Vital Signs During Chest Tube Removal.

Purpose of the research:In this study, the effect of cold application used during and after breast tube removal on pain and life signs in infants and children aged 0-3 years will be examined. Hypotheses: H1: children who have cold application around the tube 15 minutes before chest tube removal have low pain scores during chest tube removal compared to other groups. H2: Children whose skin temperature is lowered below 13.60 C before breast tube removal have lower pain scores compared to other groups. H3: The cold application technique in the group of children affects the crying time after the procedure. H4: The cold application technique in the group of children affects the signs of life before and after the procedure. The research is a study in randomized controlled, prospective and cross-sectional design. The data of the study will be collected using the Patient Identification Information Form, FLACC Pain Scale, Life Signs Follow-up Form.