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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 56586" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>That shot blocker sounds great - it would work, too. For blood draws and very small shots, as well as larger things like putting in a drip, EMLA and the related products are great. They can't do much for the bruise effect for an injection, though, except maybe by making it easier for the child to sit still enough and relaxed enough so the tissues can cope with a slower injection.</p><p></p><p>The suggested distractions are also good - difficult child 3 uses our iPod as a distraction, but for him it's not enough when it comes to blood draws. He's due for a tetanus shot soon, too - he's cooperative, he just gets so panicky and anxious that he throws up and the anxiety clamps his veins down (problem, for blood draw). I'm going to talk to the doctor about sedation/relaxation first, before we do the shot. Without sedation, I know he won't sit still long enough without tensing his muscles, so he will have pain afterwards, for sure. Maybe if I have him playing his Nintendo DS while they do the shot? It might be distraction enough for him. Wouldn't work for a blood draw with him, though. I'm also going to ask about that shot blocker, see if we can get our own.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 56586, member: 1991"] That shot blocker sounds great - it would work, too. For blood draws and very small shots, as well as larger things like putting in a drip, EMLA and the related products are great. They can't do much for the bruise effect for an injection, though, except maybe by making it easier for the child to sit still enough and relaxed enough so the tissues can cope with a slower injection. The suggested distractions are also good - difficult child 3 uses our iPod as a distraction, but for him it's not enough when it comes to blood draws. He's due for a tetanus shot soon, too - he's cooperative, he just gets so panicky and anxious that he throws up and the anxiety clamps his veins down (problem, for blood draw). I'm going to talk to the doctor about sedation/relaxation first, before we do the shot. Without sedation, I know he won't sit still long enough without tensing his muscles, so he will have pain afterwards, for sure. Maybe if I have him playing his Nintendo DS while they do the shot? It might be distraction enough for him. Wouldn't work for a blood draw with him, though. I'm also going to ask about that shot blocker, see if we can get our own. Marg [/QUOTE]
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