Application of Topical Anesthetics
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Category:
Pain Treatment - Pharmacologic, Pain Treatment - Topical.
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Age Range:
Not Specified.
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Tags:
Blood draw, Injections, IV, Local Anesthetic, Needle pokes, Needle Procedure, Numbing cream, Topical.
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Type of Document:
Education for Parents/Community, Education for Professionals.
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Type of Pain:
Acute, General, Procedural.
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Author:
IWK Health Centre, Halifax, NS
This resource provides basic information for parents, caregivers, and clinicians about topical anesthetics. Numbing cream is a medicine that is put on the skin to reduce pain and discomfort from: needle pokes such as bloodwork, placing an IV, or injections.