After obtaining informed consent patients were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Prior to the venipuncture procedure subjects completed a 10 point visual analog anxiety measure. After completion of the venipuncture procedure, two pain intensity scales were administered. Data pertaining to the venipuncture procedure and selected demographic characteristics were collected. Subjects were excluded if they were non-English speaking, were receiving local anesthesia for the venipuncture procedure, or required more than one venipuncture attempt to perform the necessary procedure.
Data collection is in progress.