Virtual reality vs. Kalinox® for management of pain in intensive care unit after cardiac surgery: a randomized study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The management of pain and anxiety remains a challenge in the intensive care unit. By distracting patients, virtual reality (VR) may have a role in painful procedures. We compared VR vs. an inhaled equimolar mixture of N₂O and O₂ (Kalinox®) for pain and anxiety management during the removal of chest drains after cardiac surgery.

Methods

Prospective, non-inferiority, open-label study. Patients were randomized, for Kalinox® or VR session during drain removal. The analgesia/nociception index (ANI) was monitored during the procedure for objective assessment of pain and anxiety. The primary endpoint was the ΔANI (ANI_min - ANI₀) during the procedure, based on ANIm (average on 4 min). We prespecified VR as non-inferior to Kal

SUBMITTER: Laghlam D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8119554 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature