Predictive Factors for Anxiety during Blood Sampling and Insertion of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters in Paediatric Patients in Spain.

Introduction: Invasive procedures for diagnosis purposes such as venepuncture and peripheral venous catheter insertion are painful procedures that cause great stress for paediatric patients. The objective of this study is to find out the factors that have an impact on the level of anxiety experienced by children undertaken these procedures.

Design And Methods: Prospective study, 359 children between 2 and 15 years old were included, treated in a tertiary reference hospital in the region of Navarra (Spain).