[Hypnotic pain management during ultrasound-guided infiltration of the hand]

Abstract

Ultrasound-guided infiltration, performed to relieve pain, is a common and sometimes painful procedure, particularly on the hand. This potential pain, induced by the treatment, can cause apprehension in patients prior to such a procedure. The rheumatology team at the departmental hospital center (CHD) in Vendée hypothesized that a hypnosis session, by creating an imaginary glove on the patient's painful hand prior to the procedure, could help reduce the pain felt, as well as anxiety.

Keywords: anxiety; anxiété; care-induced pain; douleur induite par les soins; hypnose de la main; hypnosis of the hand; infiltration écho-guidée de la main; rheumatology; rhumatologie; ultrasound-guided infiltration of the hand.