title: Topically applied tetracaine, adrenalin, and cocaine in the repair of traumatic wounds of the head and neck.
abstract: TAC is an effective topically applied anesthetic agent for repair of nonmucosal soft tissue injuries of the head and neck. It seems to be well accepted by patients--particularly pediatric patients and their parents. The incidence of toxic reactions and wound infections is low.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Cannon
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chouteau
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hutchinson
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000777:Anesthetics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003042:Cocaine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D019838:Neck Injuries; D013748:Tetracaine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000777:Anesthetics; D013748:Tetracaine; D003042:Cocaine; D004837:Epinephrine