Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners
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J Pediatr Health Care · Mar 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialComparing two methods of topical anesthesia used before intravenous cannulation in pediatric patients.
The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of two methods of topical anesthesia before venipuncture or intravenous cannulation of pediatric patients to assess which type of topical anesthetic would better alleviate pain in the least amount of time with the greatest success rate of cannulation. ⋯ We conclude that use of iontophoresis in pediatric patients is safe, rapid, and significantly more effective than is EMLA cream in reducing pain associated with venipuncture or intravenous cannulation.