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Anesthetic Efficacy of 4% Buffered Lidocaine in Emergency Patients With Facial Swelling.
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating 4% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine and 4% buffered lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine for Orofacial Swelling. Completed, enrolled 88 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical efficacy of a buffered 4% lidocaine solution for incision and drainage. Ninety patients will be examined clinically to determine a diagnosis of cellulitis or fluctuance. The diagnosis will be confirmed by incision and drainage. Patients will receive either 3.6 ml 4% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine or 3.6 ml 4% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine buffered with 8.4% sodium bicarbonate. Patients will rate pain prior to and throughout the procedure.
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