Use of topical lidocaine in pediatric laceration repair: A review of topical anesthetics

Pediatric Emergency Care

Volumn 14, Issue 6, 1998, Pages 419-423

  Stewart, Gail M ^a,b   Simpson, Pippa ^b   Rosenberg, Norman M ^a  

^a WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

^b CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN   (United States)

Author keywords

EMLA cream; Histoacryl blue; LAT; Lidocaine; Refrigerant sprays; TAC; Topical anesthetics

Indexed keywords

LIDOCAINE;

ANALGESIA; CHILD; CLINICAL ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; DRUG EFFICACY; FEMALE; HUMAN; INJECTION PAIN; LACERATION; MALE; PAIN ASSESSMENT; PRESCHOOL CHILD; REVIEW; SCHOOL CHILD; SCORING SYSTEM; TOPICAL ANESTHESIA;

EID: 0032430736     PISSN: 07495161     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/00006565-199812000-00012     Document Type: Review

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