During the past decade, many emergency departments have begun using topical anesthesia such as tertracaine, lidocaine and epinephrine for children's lacerations.
From the sciencedaily.com
Until 1913, oral and maxillofacial surgery was performed by mask inhalation anesthesia, topical application of local anesthetics to the mucosa, rectal anesthesia, or intravenous anesthesia.
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On-the-Spot Soothers Ask if a topical numbing gel can be applied before the anesthesia is injected.
From the cnn.com
This requires anesthesia and, once accomplished, will allow the topical antibiotics to be placed in the eye and then drain through the nasolacrimal duct treating the bacteria within.
From the sacbee.com
Pliaglis is a topical local anesthetic cream that provides safe and effective local dermal anesthesia on intact skin prior to painful cosmetic and other painful skin treatment procedures.