Comparison of 2 Application Techniques for LET Gel Used Prior to Simple Laceration Repair

Summary

To compare pain scores during laceration repair with first suture placement using standardized visual analog scale (VAS) between 2 different topical local anesthetic application techniques for using LET gel. Specifically, the investigators are studying if applying LET gel 3 times, spaced 10 minutes apart (triple LET) provides superior anesthesia to one 30 minute application (single LET). Single LET is the current standard method of application.

Timeline

Start

2019-06-19

Primary completion

2019-11-06

Completion

2020-06-25

Publications

• Background Harman S, Zemek R, Duncan MJ, Ying Y, Petrcich W. Efficacy of pain control with topical lidocaine-epinephrine-tetracaine during laceration repair with tissue adhesive in children: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ. 2013 Sep 17;185(13):E629-34. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.130269. Epub 2013 Jul 29.
• Background Priestley S, Kelly AM, Chow L, Powell C, Williams A. Application of topical local anesthetic at triage reduces treatment time for children with lacerations: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Emerg Med. 2003 Jul;42(1):34-40. doi: 10.1067/mem.2003.207.

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.