Abstract
The paper investigates the effect of solutions of local anesthetic agents on the ability of wounds to resist infection as well as the influence of the injection techniques on the dissemination of bacteria through the wound. On the basis of these studies, the following recommendations are made: (1) a regional nerve block with 1% lidocaine administered through a 27 gauge needle is indicated before wound cleansing; (2) if the wound is not susceptible to a regional nerve block, anesthetize the wound by injecting the agent through the skin around the periphery of the wound; (3) avoid the use of epinephrine with the anesthetic agent.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 532-535 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1975 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- anesthesia
- epinephrine
- lidocaine
- vasoconstrictors
- wound infection
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine