Topical EMLA Cream as a Pretreatment for Facial Lacerations

Background Topical anesthetics, such as eutectic mixture of local anesthetics (EMLA) cream, can be applied to reduce pain before minor procedure. This trial evaluated EMLA as pretreatment for facial lacerations and compared pain, discomfort and overall satisfaction. Methods This trial inc...

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Main Authors: Sung Woo Park, Tae Suk Oh, Jong Woo Choi, Jin Sup Eom, Joon Pio Hong, Kyung S Koh, Taik Jong Lee, Eun Key Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2015-01-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.5999/aps.2015.42.1.28