RE: Saline numbing

[Nancy Moureau]

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Yes, Ann Marie Frey at Childrens' Hospital in Philadelphia conducted a trial with Saline used as an anesthetic. I also talked about it in my article on anesthetics.

 

Fein, Joel MD, Chris Boardman, et al., Saline with benzyl alcohol as intradermal anesthesia for intravenous line placement in children, Pediatric Emergency Care, Vol. 14, No 2. April 1998, pg 119-22.

 

Moureau N, Does it Always Have to Hurt: Premedications for Adults and Children for Use with Intravenous Therapy, JIN 2000 Vol 23 No 4 pg 213-219.

 

Nancy Moureau, BSN, CRNI

PICC Excellence, Inc.

888-714-1951

www.piccexcellence.com

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-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ann Williams
Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 11:49 AM
To: IV Listserv
Cc: vascular group
Subject: Saline numbing

I need to know if anyone has references on the use of saline for numbing.  We have been doing it since around 1989, but now the hospital is asking me if there are any supporting references as we are now 'evidence based'.  Good outcomes for almost 17 years isn't quite enough!!  Ha ha!

So, if anyone knows the references off the top of your head, I will sure appreciate your help!!  <Lynn?>

Thanks,
a/

Ann Williams RN CRNI
Infusion Specialist
Deaconess Home Services
600 Mary St.
Evansville, IN 47747
812-450-3828
812-450-4665 FAX

 

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