Prilocaine is a local anesthetic characterized by intermediate potency and duration and fast onset of action. As hyperbaric formulation of 5% solution, it was introduced and has been successfully used for spinal anesthesia since 1960. A new formulation of 2% plain and hyperbaric solution is currently available in Europe. Because of its lower incidence of transient neurological symptoms, priloca...

OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to compare the analgesic effect of sucrose with that of the combination of sucrose and the local anesthetic cream EMLA during venipuncture in preterm neonates. METHODS This randomized, double-blind prospective study included infants younger than 37 weeks' gestational age during 1 routine venipuncture for blood sampling. Each child randomly received either ...

the purpose of the present article is to carry out a review of the literature on two local anesthetic agents, which are the most commonly used drugs in dental procedures. it would provide a clear concept about the local anesthetics, their dosages and exact usage in dental surgeries.

transient neurologic symptoms after intrathecal injection of lidocaine. Anesthesiology 2002; 97: 257±8 7 Sumi M, Sakura S, Kosaka Y. Intrathecal hyperbaric 0.5% tetracaine as possible cause of transient neurological toxicity. Anesth Analg 1996; 82: 1076±7 8 Sakura S, Sumi M, Sakaguchi Y, et al. The addition of phenylephrine contributes to the development of transient neurological symptoms after...

247 Im ages procedural pain has been associated with the use of a filler containing HA and lidocaine [3]. The present report is the first case of a severe angioedema-type acute hypersensitivity reaction to a filler containing HA and lidocaine. In the present case, this acute reaction could be secondary to HA, lidocaine, EMLA cream, or simply due to the repeated punctures of the needle. Although...

Topical anesthetic drugs are widely used clinically during hospital and outpatient procedures and are easily available to the public in a variety of over-the-counter preparations. These anesthetic are especially popular and commonly used in many local dermatological clinics. Yet, topical anesthesia poses certain risks with pediatric patients, especially when a large area is covered. Furthermore...

PURPOSE Prostate biopsy for diagnosing cancer can be painful. The efficacy and safety of combination perianal-intrarectal lidocaine-prilocaine (PILP) cream and periprostatic nerve block were compared with nerve block alone during transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy (TRUS-Bx). MATERIALS AND METHODS From October 2007 to August 2009, 74 men undergoing a transrectal prostate biopsy were...

OPICAL ANESTHESIA REPRESENTS A T c o m m o d y used anesthetic technique for a variety of endoscopic procedures.'4 In general, local anesthesia for endoscopy is a safe and effective procedure.g However, it has been shown that certain local anesthetics, such as tetracaine, are rapidly absorbed from the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and can lead to severe toxic effects in man.' Thus, ...