Prilocaine versus plain or buffered lidocaine for local anesthesia in laceration repair: Randomized double-blind comparison

Karcioglu O., Topacoglu H., Ayrik C., ÖZÜÇELİK D. N., Soysal S.

CROATIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.44, no.6, pp.716-720, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Journal Name: CROATIAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.716-720
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Aim. To compare the effectiveness of 2% prilocaine plain solution, 1% lidocaine hydrochloride, and 1% buffered lidocaine in local anesthesia and pain reduction during injection in laceration repair.