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benzocaine and Cot Death

benzocaine has been researched along with Cot Death in 2 studies

Benzocaine: A surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along NERVE FIBERS and at NERVE ENDINGS.
dextran sulfate sodium : An organic sodium salt of dextran sulfate. It induces colitis in mice.
benzocaine : A benzoate ester having 4-aminobenzoic acid as the acid component and ethanol as the alcohol component. A surface anaesthetic, it is used to suppress the gag reflex, and as a lubricant and topical anaesthetic on the larynx, mouth, nasal cavity, respiratory tract, oesophagus, rectum, urinary tract, and vagina.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Methemoglobinemia is a complication of benzocaine toxicity."1.33Death of an infant involving benzocaine. ( Gordon, AM; Logan, BK, 2005)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's1 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Logan, BK1
Gordon, AM1
Kel'manson, IA1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for benzocaine and Cot Death

ArticleYear
Death of an infant involving benzocaine.
    Journal of forensic sciences, 2005, Volume: 50, Issue:6

    Topics: Anesthetics, Local; Benzocaine; Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique; Forensic Medicine; Humans;

2005
[A case of an apparent life-threatening event in an infant in the first year of life].
    Pediatriia, 1992, Issue:10-12

    Topics: Aluminum Hydroxide; Antacids; Apnea; Benzocaine; Diagnosis, Differential; Drug Combinations; Emergen

1992