Abstract | STUDY OBJECTIVE: METHODS: Our study group comprised 22 consecutive children older than 5 years of age who presented to an urban pediatric emergency department with a minor oral laceration 2 cm or less in length requiring single-layer closure. The children were prospectively treated with a two-drop dose of TAC containing .5 mg tetracaine and 12 mg cocaine on a cotton-tipped applicator placed in contact with the wound for up to 5 minutes. RESULTS:
Lacerations involved the labial mucosa (n = 12), tongue (n = 6), and buccal mucosa (n = 4); 41 (91%) of 45 sutures were placed without pain (95% confidence interval, 0% to 8.2%). No patient exhibited an adverse reaction related to TAC. CONCLUSION: This TAC application technique was safe and highly effective in providing anesthesia for minor oral lacerations.
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Authors | W A Bonadio |
Journal | Annals of emergency medicine
(Ann Emerg Med)
Vol. 28
Issue 4
Pg. 396-8
(Oct 1996)
ISSN: 0196-0644 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8839523
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anesthetics, Local
- Vasoconstrictor Agents
- Tetracaine
- Cocaine
- Epinephrine
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Anesthetics, Local
(administration & dosage)
- Child
- Cocaine
(administration & dosage)
- Confidence Intervals
- Drug Therapy, Combination
- Epinephrine
(administration & dosage)
- Humans
- Mouth Mucosa
(injuries, surgery)
- Prospective Studies
- Tetracaine
(administration & dosage)
- Tongue
(injuries, surgery)
- Vasoconstrictor Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Wounds, Penetrating
(surgery)
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