Resuscitation
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The effect of prophylactic topical steroid cream on the incidence and severity of cutaneous burns following external DC cardioversion.
Cutaneous burns are a common cause of morbidity following direct current (DC) cardioversion. We designed a prospective double-blinded controlled study to determine whether the application of steroid cream prior to cardioversion reduces their incidence and severity. ⋯ Topical betamethasone 0.1% cream applied 2 h before elective DC cardioversion is no more effective than placebo at reducing the pain and inflammation from cardioversion burns.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The effect of topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory cream on the incidence and severity of cutaneous burns following external DC cardioversion.
Cutaneous burns are a common cause of morbidity following direct current (DC) cardioversion. We designed a study to determine whether the application of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory cream prior to cardioversion reduces their incidence and severity. ⋯ Prophylactic application of topical ibuprofen 5% cream 2h prior to elective DC cardioversion reduces pain and inflammation. Consideration should be given to use of prophylactic application of topical ibuprofen as routine treatment for elective DC cardioversion.