Topical Anesthetic Protocol Procedural Pain Management for Needle Punctures
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Category:
Pain Treatment - Topical.
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Age Range:
Not Specified.
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Tags:
EMLA, IV, Needle Procedure.
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Type of Document:
Nursing Guideline, Treatment Guideline.
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Type of Pain:
Procedural.
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Author:
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Knoxville, TN
This policy outlines the protocol for the appropriate use of topical anesthetics in managing procedural pain related to needle punctures.