would you consider applying topical cream, such as EMLA or LMX4, a standard of practice for piv insertions/blood draw especially for the peds population?
the other question is 'when is "OK" not to use the cream'? -- emergent situation, known allergy to lido? some staffs claim that the cream(s) <might> cause vasoconstriction. per my observation, the vasoconstriction reaction on the same person is not consistent. any thought? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
