Emla cream and its current uses.
The use of Emla cream in the 1980s has enabled many procedures to be carried out without unnecessary pain or discomfort. Its various potential uses have been evaluated in many different specialties. This article reviews the application of Emla that have been found to be effective.
Lee
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Royal London Hospital.
Rubin
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D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D002648:Child; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D000077442:Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination; D009824:Ointments; D011318:Prilocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D004338:Drug Combinations; D000077442:Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination; D009824:Ointments; D011318:Prilocaine; D008012:Lidocaine