Evaluation of the Analgesy With Emla and/or Nitrous Oxide in Pediatric Patients for Lumbar Puncture

Summary

In this randomised controlled study the investigators intended to compare the analgesic effects of EMLA and\\or nitrous oxide in children submitted to lumbar puncture.

Timeline

Start

2009-02

Primary completion

2011-08

Completion

2011-08

Publications

• Background Steedman B, Watson J, Ali S, Shields ML, Patmore RD, Allsup DJ. Inhaled nitrous oxide (Entonox) as a short acting sedative during bone marrow examination. Clin Lab Haematol. 2006 Oct;28(5):321-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2257.2006.00807.x.

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