| At triage | In ER |
---|---|---|
 | n (%) | n (%) |
Pain assessment: | Â | Â |
  Never | 0 (0.0) | 1 (5.3) |
  Sometimes | 10 (52.6) | 10 (52.6) |
  Always | 9 (47.4) | 8 (42.1) |
Use of algometric scales: | Â | Â |
  No | 6 (31.6) | 10 (52.6) |
  Yes | 13 (68.4) | 9 (47.4) |
Results of pain assessment are recorded: | Â | Â |
  No | 5 (26.3) | 7 (36.8) |
  Yes | 14 (73.7) | 12 (63.2) |
Availability of protocols for pain treatment: | Â | Â |
  No | 11 (57.9) | 10 (52.6) |
  Yes | 8 (42.1) | 9 (47.4) |
Pain level contributes to priority determination at triage: | Â | Â |
  No | 11 (57.9) |  |
  Yes | 8 (42.1) |  |
Use of EMLA cream if blood sampling is anticipated: | Â | Â |
  Never/almost never (<10% of cases) | 12 (63.1) |  |
  Sometimes (10-50% of cases) | 5 (26.3) |  |
  Often/Always (>50% of cases) | 2 (10.6) |  |
Analgesic drugs mentioned in protocols (when available):* | Â | Â |
  Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) |  | 10 (52.6) |
  Paracetamol |  | 10 (52.6) |
  Opioids |  | 6 (31.6) |
  Adjuvants |  | 5 (26.3) |
Pain reassessment: | Â | Â |
  Never/almost never (<10% of cases) |  | 2 (10.5) |
  Sometimes (10-50% of cases) |  | 6 (31.6) |
  Often (51-90% of cases) |  | 8 (42.1) |
  Always/almost always (>90% of cases) |  | 3 (15.8) |
Parental role in the emergency room:* | Â | Â |
  Entering with the child |  | 19 (100) |
  Being present during painful procedures |  | 17 (89.5) |
  Holding the child during blood sampling |  | 11 (57.9) |