12. The use of vibratory stimulation via the Buzzy® unit
significantly decreased pain compared to cold spray alone,
decreasing pain 1.3 points on the NPRS and 1.76 on the
WBPFS (p=.022, .030). The authors conclude Buzzy "provided
a worthwhile decrease associated with foot and ankle
injections... cost effective, user friendly, and well tolerated
pain management adjunct."
13. "This study has demonstrated external vibratory
sensation is capable of producing a transient
diminished sensation (p<.00001).... The ability to
reduce sensation and perhaps act on the
continuum of pain, while remaining cost effective,
makes this a reasonable adjunct in podiatric clinical
practice."
14. In this randomized control trial (RCT), children between the ages of
4 to 12years were assigned to either an intervention or a control
group. The intervention group (n=25) had the "BUZZY" applied
during IV insertion while the control group (n=23) did not have the
"BUZZY". Pain scores were significantly lower in the "BUZZY" group
for children and the nurses. Time to a successful IV insertion did not
differ between groups. Gender, age, previous hospitalization,
diagnoses and analgesics were all factors associated with the
children's pain scores. However, a multiple regression analysis found
that only the "BUZZY" remained a significant predictor of pain scores
in children.
15. The Buzzy Bee Pain Relief System uses vibration
and cold to take the brain's attention away from
the shot. It comes with a small ice pack that
attaches to the Buzzy to place against the skin. You
then turn on the Buzzy and it vibrates.