Make your shot hurt less with the ButterArm Technique!!

Описание: ARE YOU AFRAID OF GETTING SHOTS???
You don't need to be!!

Learn how to make your shot hurt less using my ButterArm Technique!!

Step 1
Determine the dominant arm and plan to give the shot in the other arm, unless the patient has a strong preference.

Step 2
Lean back in your chair, and let your arm and shoulder hang down loose.
If the muscle is hard and tense, it will make the shot hurt more.
The goal is to make your muscle soft like butter, and the shot will hurt less!

Step 3
Keep breathing!
Holding your breath can make your muscle tight.

Step 4
Keep still when you get the shot. Avoid any flinching or jerking, which will make the shot hurt more.

Step 5
Ask the patient if they want to watch.
This gives them control of the situation.
Parents, just because you don't want to watch, don't assume your kids don’t want to watch!

MORE INFO

LEARN THE RIGHT WAY TO GIVE SHOTS!

-- Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size
https://immunize.org/catg.d/p3085.pdf

-- How to Administer Intramuscular and Subcutaneous Vaccine Injections for all Ages
https://immunize.org/catg.d/p2020.pdf

WORRIED ABOUT SHOTS?
Shots are really, really, really safe! Really! No, really! It’s science! Learn the facts!

-- Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby’s Shots
https://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2068...


-- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs...

ADULTS NEED SHOTS TOO!
I’ve had all of mine, including the COVID vaccine!

-- Importance of Staying Up to Date with Vaccines
https://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4033...

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
-Always assume the patient is nervous.
-Ask the patient if they want the shot at the beginning of the visit to get it
out of the way.
-Give a step by step explanation of what's going to happen.

FOR PATIENTS
-Tell your provider if you are nervous. They may think you are as cool as a cucumber!
-Ask to have your shot at the beginning of the visit.
-Ask your provider if you need more details about the shot

#drnish #shots #needlephobia #doctornish
A big thanks to Anna, Emma and Melissa for their help making this video!