Topical gel vs subconjunctival lidocaine for intravitreous injection: a randomized clinical trial.
Am J Ophthalmol
; 142(5): 887-8, 2006 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-17056383
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To determine if topical gel is superior to subconjunctival injection of lidocaine in relieving pain of intravitreous injection of corticosteroid.DESIGN:
Randomized clinical trial. PATIENT POPULATION One hundred patients receiving intravitreous injection of triamcinolone. INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURE Topical lidocaine 2% gel and subconjunctival lidocaine 2% injection. OUTCOMEMEASURE:
Analog pain score assessment, conducted by technician masked to treatment.RESULTS:
There was no statistically significant difference in pain scores between the treatment groups (P = .1).CONCLUSIONS:
The effective relief of pain with lidocaine for intravitreous injection is independent of its mode of application (gel vs subconjunctival injection).
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Assunto principal:
Dor
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Géis
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Anestésicos Locais
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Lidocaína
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article