A supplement to Pediatric News, supported by Endo Pharmaceuticals. This supplement is based on a physician interview.
William T. Zempsky, MD
Associate Director
Pain Relief Program
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Hartford
Dr. Zempsky has received clinical grants from Anesiva, Inc., Sontra Medical Corporation, and Vyteris, Inc. He is a consultant to Anesiva and Endo Pharmaceuticals.
Topic Highlights
Lidocaine/Tetracaine Anesthesia Patch: Summaries of Three Clinical Studies
• A Lidocaine/Tetracaine Patch for Local Anesthesia Prior to Vascular Access Procedures in Children: Results From Two Randomized Controlled Studies
• Contribution of a Heating Element to Topical Anesthesia Patch Efficacy: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study
• The Lidocaine/Tetracaine Patch Versus EMLA for Topical Local Anesthesia Before a Vascular Access Procedure: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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