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New page: {{unfinished}} '''Topical analgesia''' applies to analgesia at any surface, commonly the skin and mucous membranes such as mouth, genital tract and tracheobronchial tree. ==Agents== *Ag...
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'''Topical analgesia''' applies to analgesia at any surface, commonly the skin and mucous membranes such as mouth, genital tract and tracheobronchial tree.
==Agents==
*Agents are commonly found as creams, gels or sprays, and include [[#Local anaesthetics|lidocaine]] and [[#Local anaesthetics|EMLA cream]].
*Some injectable agents can be used also be used topically.
*Care should be taken when applying the cream - Gloves should be worn.
*Agents which freeze the skin surface, such as ice or ethyl chloride spray, may also be used as it provides a degree of analgesia but is very superficial and care should be taken when using these substances as can lead to skin necrosis.
==Uses==
*On venopuncture sites prior to catheter placement.
*Passing of urinary catheters.
*Procedures in the nasal cavity.
*For opthalmic examination and surgical procedures.
==Advantages==
*Easy Application - Requires no specific skills or expensive equipment.
*Repeat doses possible.
==Disadvantages==
*Superficial Analgesia.
*Variable in duration of action.
'''Topical analgesia''' applies to analgesia at any surface, commonly the skin and mucous membranes such as mouth, genital tract and tracheobronchial tree.
==Agents==
*Agents are commonly found as creams, gels or sprays, and include [[#Local anaesthetics|lidocaine]] and [[#Local anaesthetics|EMLA cream]].
*Some injectable agents can be used also be used topically.
*Care should be taken when applying the cream - Gloves should be worn.
*Agents which freeze the skin surface, such as ice or ethyl chloride spray, may also be used as it provides a degree of analgesia but is very superficial and care should be taken when using these substances as can lead to skin necrosis.
==Uses==
*On venopuncture sites prior to catheter placement.
*Passing of urinary catheters.
*Procedures in the nasal cavity.
*For opthalmic examination and surgical procedures.
==Advantages==
*Easy Application - Requires no specific skills or expensive equipment.
*Repeat doses possible.
==Disadvantages==
*Superficial Analgesia.
*Variable in duration of action.