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Topical anaesthesia for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.

Abstract
We have investigated 60 patients in a prospective double-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the efficacy of EMLA (Eutectic Mixture of Local Anaesthetics) cream to provide analgesia during extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) with a second generation lithotriptor. Before operation, EMLA or placebo cream was applied to the patient's back at the anticipated shock head-skin interface. During the procedure increments of fentanyl 0.5 micrograms kg-1 were given i.v. on patient demand. There was no significant difference (P = 0.83) in the dose of fentanyl given to each group. We cannot recommend, therefore, the use of EMLA cream as an analgesic during ESWL with a second generation lithotriptor.
AuthorsP F McDonald, A M Berry
JournalBritish journal of anaesthesia (Br J Anaesth) Vol. 69 Issue 4 Pg. 399-400 (Oct 1992) ISSN: 0007-0912 [Print] England
PMID1419450 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Drug Combinations
  • Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination
  • Prilocaine
  • Lidocaine
  • Fentanyl
Topics
  • Anesthesia, Local (methods)
  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Drug Combinations
  • Fentanyl (administration & dosage)
  • Humans
  • Kidney Calculi (therapy)
  • Lidocaine
  • Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination
  • Lithotripsy
  • Prilocaine
  • Prospective Studies

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