Open AccessA Needle-Free Injection System (INJEXTM) with lidocaine for epidural needle insertion: A randomized controlled trial
Author(s) -
Muhammet Gözdemir,
Rüveyda İrem Demircioğlu,
Safinaz Karabayırlı,
Hüseyin Sert,
Bünyamin Muslu,
Burhanettin Usta,
Ummugulsul Yazıcı
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pakistan journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.316
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1682-024X
pISSN - 1681-715X
DOI - 10.12669/pjms.323.9174
Subject(s) - medicine , lidocaine , local anesthetic , anesthesia , randomized controlled trial , surgery , local anesthesia , anesthetic effect , anesthetic
Local anesthetic infiltration is also a process of a painful process itself. INJEX™ technology, known as "Needle-free" drug delivery system, was designed for reducing the pain associated with cutaneous procedures. We conducted a prospective, randomized trial to evaluate the application of lidocaine with INJEX™ system and 27-gauge needle.