Topical versus injectable analgesics in simple laceration repair: An integrative review

Journal for Nurse Practitioners

Volumn 9, Issue 6, 2013, Pages 374-380

  Smith, Brianne C ^a   Wilson, Astrid H ^a  

^a Healthcare in Atlanta   (United States)

Author keywords

Injectable analgesics; Lacerations; Local analgesics; Pain management; Topical analgesics

Indexed keywords

EID: 84878429938     PISSN: 15554155     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2013.03.004     Document Type: Article

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