A randomized control trial employing infraorbital nerve stimulation as a neural distractor during nasopharyngeal swab.

Sarah SussmanKurren GillSarah WagonerJoel StanekRyan HeffelfingerHoward Krein

Published in: Ear, nose, & throat journal (2022)

Vibratory stimulation of the infraorbital nerve is safe and effectively reduced pain, discomfort, and tearing during nasopharyngeal swab. Vibration is a reasonable option to minimize patient discomfort during COVID-19 or other microbiological testing.

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