title: Experience with a new topical anaesthetic in otology.
abstract: Producing good local anaesthesia of the external auditory meatus and tympanic membrane has always been a difficult problem facing otologists. Previously used methods are mentioned and the use of a new eutectic mixture of local anaesthetics (EMLA) for electrocochleography, myringotomy and grommet insertion in adults and older children is described. A double-blind controlled trial involving 15 patients (30 ears) undergoing electrocochleography showed EMLA to be a very effective, safe and convenient preparation for outpatient otological use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Manchester Royal Infirmary.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Timms
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: O'Malley
authors.forename: A O
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Keith
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001300:Audiometry, Evoked Response; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D004338:Drug Combinations / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000077442:Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination; D008875:Middle Aged; D008876:Middle Ear Ventilation; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011318:Prilocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D004338:Drug Combinations; D000077442:Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination; D011318:Prilocaine; D008012:Lidocaine