The effect of ice pack and lukewarm gel pad use on pain, anxiety levels, and physiological parameters of children during surgical drain removal in children aged 9-18 years.

AIM: To determine the effect of ice packs and lukewarm gel pads on pain and anxiety during surgical drain removal in children aged 9-18 years. METHODS: The study included children with surgical drains who were treated in the pediatric surgery unit be…

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