BenzocaineLidocaine and prilocainePrilocaineEpinephrineInjectionInfiltrationOintmentToxicityPatientsInjectableSprayMucous membranesNSAIDsMethemoglobinemiaAbsorptionSyringeTherapeuticContraindicationsMedicationsEMLASubcutaneousTemporary reliefCautionCardiovascularAgentsBupivacaineCommonlyRelieveAnalgesiaAnaestheticAvoidLacerationsCardiacOraqixLacerationTissueNervesDropsEutectic mixtureNeedle insertionAgentSevereOintmentsBlockadeAnesthesia numbsComplicationsPain reliefDurationSolutionsAwakeWidely
Benzocaine4
- Do not use if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine or other "caine" anesthetics. (nih.gov)
- Topical Benzocaine and Methemoglobinemia. (pneumotox.com)
- A rare side effect of transesophageal echocardiography: methemoglobinemia from topical benzocaine anesthesia. (pneumotox.com)
- Topical benzocaine-induced methemoglobinemia in the pediatric population. (pneumotox.com)
Lidocaine and prilocaine5
- Lidocaine and prilocaine are amide-type local anesthetic agents. (nih.gov)
- Both lidocaine and prilocaine stabilize neuronal membranes by inhibiting the ionic fluxes required for the initiation and conduction of impulses, thereby effecting local anesthetic action. (nih.gov)
- Dermal application of lidocaine and prilocaine cream may cause a transient, local blanching followed by a transient, local redness or erythema. (nih.gov)
- Dangerous Things highly recommends that purchasers of the Emla product obtain the services of a trained professional who is medically qualified and legally permitted to administer lidocaine and prilocaine topical patches. (dangerousthings.com)
- A topical local anesthetic preparation that is composed of a mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine. (bvsalud.org)
Prilocaine1
- In this eutectic mixture, both anesthetics are liquid at room temperature (see DESCRIPTION ) and the penetration and subsequent systemic absorption of both prilocaine and lidocaine are enhanced over that which would be seen if each component in crystalline form was applied separately as a 2.5% topical cream. (nih.gov)
Epinephrine1
- For information on calculating appropriate amounts of local anesthetic/epinephrine, please refer to the Calculating Concentrations and Dilutions section below. (medscape.com)
Injection1
- Injection of local anesthetic should never be performed through infected tissue. (medscape.com)
Infiltration3
- A nerve block is used instead of local anesthetic infiltration when accurate approximation of wound edges is important (eg, skin repair), because a nerve block does not distort the tissue as does local infiltration. (msdmanuals.com)
- Although some small lacerations may not require any anesthesia to repair, most scalp lacerations can be repaired using simple local infiltration of the tissues. (medscape.com)
- Patients who do not achieve adequate anesthesia with the topical application of an anesthetic cream should receive either a local anesthetic infiltration or a penile block. (medscape.com)
Ointment2
- Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5% contains a local anesthetic agent and is administered topically. (nih.gov)
- Lidocaine Ointment 5% effects local, topical anesthesia. (nih.gov)
Toxicity1
- CAUTION: All topical anesthetic preparations are absorbed from mucosal surfaces and toxicity may result when dose limits are exceeded. (msdmanuals.com)
Patients6
- Avoid using local anesthetics in at-risk patients (eg, those with cardiovascular disease). (medscape.com)
- Commonly used for minor procedures, this involves smaller amounts of general anesthetics to keep patients awake yet relaxed and unaware. (howstuffworks.com)
- Because it's a topical, I can have my hygienists apply it very safely without any risk to the patients. (dentalproductsreport.com)
- Oraqix is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to local anesthetics. (dentalproductsreport.com)
- In patients with ANUG, treatment involves antibiotics, NSAIDs, and topical Xylocaine for pain relief. (medscape.com)
- Patients with ANUG should be given a strong analgesic along with topical anesthetics and NSAIDs because pain control is very important in allowing the patient to eat and carry out toothbrushing, flossing, and other oral hygiene maneuvers necessary to eradicate the disease. (medscape.com)
Injectable1
- Injectable and topical ester local anesthetics have been primarily implicated in allergic reactions. (dentalcare.com)
Spray1
- Severe methemoglobinemia from topical anesthetic spray: case report, discussion and qualitative systematic review. (pneumotox.com)
Mucous membranes1
- Lidocaine may be absorbed following topical administration to mucous membranes, its rate and extent of absorption depending upon the specific site of application, duration of exposure, concentration, and total dosage. (nih.gov)
NSAIDs1
Methemoglobinemia3
- An Uncommon Complication With Use of Topical Local Anesthetic Agents: Methemoglobinemia. (pneumotox.com)
- Risk of acquired methemoglobinemia with different topical anesthetics during endoscopic procedures. (pneumotox.com)
- Methemoglobinemia-induced cardio-respiratory failure secondary to topical anesthesia. (pneumotox.com)
Absorption1
- In general, the rate of absorption of local anesthetic agents following topical application occurs most rapidly after intratracheal administration. (nih.gov)
Syringe1
- Nurse preparing a syringe for local anesthesia. (howstuffworks.com)
Therapeutic1
- Because of the potential for abuse, clinicians have been warned about the possibility of theft and advised against prescribing topical anesthetics for therapeutic purposes. (wikipedia.org)
Contraindications1
- Very few contraindications exist to local or regional anesthesia of the scalp. (medscape.com)
Medications2
- To minimize the risk of autoinoculation (i.e., transferring virus from a lesion to another site on the body), persons with mpox virus infection or their caregivers should use disposable gloves when applying topical medications to lesions, then dispose of the gloves and practice hand hygiene . (cdc.gov)
- There are many ways to help deal with pain including using over-the-counter medications or topical products. (jointhealthmagazine.com)
EMLA4
- The Emla Patch is a simple, topical patch that efficiently and effectively transdermally anesthetizes a circular area of skin 1 inch (~25mm) in diameter. (dangerousthings.com)
- Unlike our Pain Management Kit , topical anesthetics like Emla Patch have far less stringent legal restrictions for numerous geographies. (dangerousthings.com)
- It is still your responsibility to check with local authorities to ensure your purchase and use of our Emla Patch product is permitted in your local jurisdiction. (dangerousthings.com)
- Eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) cream is commonly used. (medscape.com)
Subcutaneous2
- Rare cases of seizures following topical or subcutaneous administration of lidocaine have been reported. (dangerousthings.com)
- Scalp anesthesia can be provided using both subcutaneous injections and topical solutions. (medscape.com)
Temporary relief2
- Topical anesthetics are now commonly used in the temporary relief of premature ejaculation when applied to the glans (head) of the penis. (wikipedia.org)
- It is also useful as an anesthetic lubricant for intubation and for the temporary relief of pain associated with minor burns, including sunburn, abrasions of the skin, and insect bites. (nih.gov)
Caution1
- Topical lidocaine or other topical anesthetics should be used with caution on broken skin or on open or draining wounds. (cdc.gov)
Cardiovascular2
- The study concluded that 0.5% ropivacaine alone does not affect the cardiovascular system and ropivacaine can be useful for oral and maxillofacial surgeons who are looking for a local anaesthetic with minimal cardiovascular risk and without a vasoconstrictor to provide regional anaesthesia for long procedures. (medscape.com)
- These changes may be attributable to a direct depressant effect of the local anesthetic agent on various components of the cardiovascular system. (nih.gov)
Agents1
- For more information, see Local Anesthetic Agents, Infiltrative Administration . (medscape.com)
Bupivacaine1
- Lidocaine (1% or 2%) and bupivacaine (0.25%) are the 2 most commonly used local anesthetics. (medscape.com)
Commonly1
- It most commonly comes in topical or injected forms - like lidocaine - and lasts a few hours with minimal side effects. (howstuffworks.com)
Relieve1
- citation needed] Topical anesthetics are used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and minor cuts and scratches. (wikipedia.org)
Analgesia1
- The use of parenteral analgesia with or without sedation is recommended before the application of local penile anesthesia. (medscape.com)
Anaesthetic4
- You ask the nursing staff where the local anaesthetic gel is and they tell you that it has been removed following a safety alert as it contains chlorhexidine, which may cause anaphylaxis. (bestbets.org)
- Following this you decide to look at the evidence for the use of local anaesthetic lubrication in catheterisation. (bestbets.org)
- OR (Local AND Anaesthetic).ti,ab. (bestbets.org)
- Ideally a large multicentre randomised control trial is needed to fully clarify the benefits of local anaesthetic gels in catheterisation. (bestbets.org)
Avoid1
- And, obviously, the best way to avoid pain is with a topical. (dentalproductsreport.com)
Lacerations1
- In pediatrics, local topical anesthesia provides sufficient blockade of pain sensation to afford reapproximation of lacerations. (medscape.com)
Cardiac1
- I am used in local anesthesia and dysrhythmias-by suppressing cardiac excitability by blocking sodium channels. (freezingblue.com)
Oraqix2
- loves using Oraqix topical anesthetic gel from DENTSPLY Pharmaceutical. (dentalproductsreport.com)
- Of course, Oraqix is a great topical product. (dentalproductsreport.com)
Laceration1
- Insert the needle subcutaneously through the skin wheal to infiltrate the local anesthetic on both sides of the skin laceration. (medscape.com)
Tissue2
- In dentistry, topical anesthetics are used to numb oral tissue before administering a dental local anesthetic due to the entry of the needle into the soft tissues of the oral cavity. (wikipedia.org)
- Injecting through infected tissue (Anesthetics are less effective in infected tissue and can cause bacteremia or spread infection to adjacent tissues, planes, or bone, which can be extremely difficult to treat. (medscape.com)
Nerves1
- All of these nerves become superficial (and accessible to anesthetic access) above an imaginary line drawn from the occipital protuberance to the eyebrows, passing along the upper border of the ear. (medscape.com)
Drops1
- The deeper and the larger a foreign object which should be removed lies within the cornea and the more complicated it is to remove it, the more drops of topical anesthetic are necessary prior to the removal of the foreign object to numb the surface of the eye with enough intensity and duration. (wikipedia.org)
Eutectic mixture1
- This eutectic mixture has a melting point below room temperature and therefore both local anesthetics exist as a liquid oil rather than as crystals. (nih.gov)
Needle insertion1
- Topical anesthetics are used to reduce the pain caused by needle insertion. (medscape.com)
Agent2
- Place a generous amount of topical agent onto cotton-tipped applicators. (medscape.com)
- Apply the topical agent over the mucosa for approximately 3 minutes. (medscape.com)
Severe1
- citation needed] When used excessively, topical anesthetics can cause severe and irreversible damage to corneal tissues and even loss of the eye. (wikipedia.org)
Ointments1
- Ointments are easier to control than less-concentrated topical liquids and gels. (msdmanuals.com)
Blockade1
Anesthesia numbs1
- Local anesthesia numbs a small part of the body. (medlineplus.gov)
Pain relief1
- Topical steroids and anesthetics such as lidocaine could also be considered for local pain relief ( 5 ). (cdc.gov)
Duration1
- The duration of topical anesthesia might depend on the type and amount applied, but is usually about half an hour. (wikipedia.org)
Solutions1
- A thorough eye examination may only be possible after topical local anesthetic solutions have been administered, and the squinting has been relieved (temporarily). (petplace.com)
Awake1
- You are awake and alert during local anesthesia. (medlineplus.gov)
Widely2
- For many years, it has been widely accepted that use of local anaesthesia is standard practice for catheterisation. (bestbets.org)
- I am one of today's most widely used local anesthetics. (freezingblue.com)