title: Topical nitroglycerin and pain in purpura fulminans.
abstract: Topical nitroglycerin has been previously described as an adjunctive therapy to increase perfusion to areas of purpura affected in purpura fulminans. We report a case of purpura fulminans in which topical nitroglycerin was found to provide analgesia after its application to purpuric lesions. The broader role for the use of topical nitroglycerin in pain management deserves further study and evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Division of Critical Care, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Meyer
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Irazuzta
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tozibikian
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology*; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D005996:Nitroglycerin