The Use of AR / VR in Patients Presenting to the ED With Renal Colic
Utilization of VR / AR Calming as an adjunct to pharmacologic pain management for Renal Colic in Emergency Department Patients
• Patient self-reported history of nephrolithiasis
• Subjective history suggesting that current presentation is similar to past presentations of nephrolithiasis (character, quality, location, intensity of pain; previous surgical intervention or lithotripsy)
• Patients with self-reported moderate to severe pain on the visual pain scale determined as greater than 5/10
• Normal vital signs (afebrile)
• Agreeable to informed consent as dictated by IRB and local practice
• No contraindications to standard therapy (ie fluids, NSAIDs, opioids, etc.)
• Compliance with the virtual reality treatment
• Keeps the headset on for the duration of the experience
• Understands the instructions