title: Myringotomy and ventilation tube insertion with minims tetracaine drops.
abstract: We present a novel and safe technique for insertion of ventilation tubes under local anaesthetic which we feel improves the patient's experience and shortens the overall procedural time.
authors.affiliation: James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire TS4 3BW, UK. drrohitkumar@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Rohit
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Anirvan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Banerjee
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000379:methods*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D008876:Middle Ear Ventilation / Q000379:methods*; D009225:Myringoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D010034:Otitis Media with Effusion / Q000601:surgery*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D013748:Tetracaine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D013748:Tetracaine