Abstract
This study confirms the anesthetic efficacy and safety of EMLA cream. The EMLA cream did not interfere with the formation of wheals and flares and therefore did not jeopardize the purpose of intradermal skin testing. The recommended 1-hour wait was best for effective anesthesia. EMLA is not recommended for infants less than 1 month or for infants under 1 year of age who are receiving sulfonamide or methemoglobin-inducing agents. Because this is only a preliminary report, larger numbers of children need to be evaluated for false negative results when EMLA is used in conjunction with intradermal testing.
- Copyright © 1995 by the American Academy of Pediatrics
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