Lidocaine for lumbar punctures: a help not a hinderance

Article Abstract:

Injecting a local anesthetic before performing a spinal tap in young children does not appear to interfere with the procedure. Researchers randomly assigned 100 children under age 3 to have a local anesthetic injected or not before having a spinal tap. Injecting the anesthetic did not increase the number of attempts needed to obtain cerebrospinal fluid, and while taps in the anesthesia group were more likely to contain red blood cells, this had no practical effects. Therefore, local anesthetic is recommended to reduce the pain of the procedure.

Usage, Spine, Lumbar puncture

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Lidocaine for surface anesthesia

Article Abstract:

Lidocaine can be used as a surface anesthetic in the cases of minor operations like removal of an ingrowing toenail, removal of thorns, splinters that have pierced the skin. The drug's generic and property names, classification, actions, indications, contraindications, side effects and administration are discussed in detail.

Complications and side effects, Drug overview

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New FDA Approvals

Article Abstract:

The author examines new drugs approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration. Information regarding drug use, administration and dosage, and manufacturer are discussed.

United States, Evaluation, Pharmaceutical industry, Product introduction, United States. Food and Drug Administration, Zanamivir, Merck & Company Inc., Takeda Chemical Industries Ltd.

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