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tetracaine and Wounds and Injuries

tetracaine has been researched along with Wounds and Injuries in 23 studies

Tetracaine: A potent local anesthetic of the ester type used for surface and spinal anesthesia.
tetracaine : A benzoate ester in which 4-N-butylbenzoic acid and 2-(dimethylamino)ethanol have combined to form the ester bond; a local ester anaesthetic (ester caine) used for surface and spinal anaesthesia.

Wounds and Injuries: Damage inflicted on the body as the direct or indirect result of an external force, with or without disruption of structural continuity.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Physicians must adhere to recommendations to avoid mucous membrane contact and ensure appropriate dosing with these agents."2.40Topical anesthesia. ( Keyes, PD; Rizos, J; Tallon, JM, 1998)
"TAC can be applied painlessly to wounds and is about as effective as lidocaine infiltration for anesthetizing pediatric facial and scalp lacerations."2.38Use of tetracaine, epinephrine, and cocaine as a topical anesthetic in the emergency department. ( Grant, SA; Hoffman, RS, 1992)
"Local anesthetic infiltration of wounds causes pain which distresses children."1.28Influence of topical anesthesia on the sedation of pediatric emergency department patients with lacerations. ( Pierluisi, GJ; Terndrup, TE, 1989)

Research

Studies (23)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19908 (34.78)18.7374
1990's12 (52.17)18.2507
2000's3 (13.04)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Green, SM1
RICCHETTI, C1
CRISCI, J1
Bank, DE2
Diaz, L1
Behrman, DA1
Delaney, J1
Bizzocco, S1
Lyman, JL1
McCabe, JB1
Cooling, N1
Blackburn, PA1
Butler, KH1
Hughes, MJ1
Clark, MR1
Riker, RL1
Schilling, CG1
Borchert, BA1
Klatzko, MD1
Uden, DL1
Fisher, R1
Murphy, M1
Hung, O1
Mezei, M1
Stewart, R1
Smith, GA1
Strausbaugh, SD1
Harbeck-Weber, C1
Cohen, DM1
Shields, BJ1
Powers, JD1
Denkler, K1
Adler, AJ1
Dubinisky, I1
Eisen, J1
Keyes, PD1
Tallon, JM1
Rizos, J1
Resch, K1
Schilling, C1
Borchert, BD1
Klatzko, M1
Uden, D1
Quinlan, K1
Grant, SA1
Hoffman, RS1
Terndrup, TE2
Mariani, PJ1
Walls, HC1
Spear, RM1
Karatay, CM1
Anderson, AB1
Colecchi, C1
Baronoski, R1
DeWitt, TG1
Cannon, CR1
Chouteau, S1
Hutchinson, K1
Pierluisi, GJ1
Bonadio, WA1
Wagner, V1
White, WB1
Iserson, KV1
Criss, E1
Koplin, LM1

Reviews

2 reviews available for tetracaine and Wounds and Injuries

ArticleYear
Topical anesthesia.
    Canadian family physician Medecin de famille canadien, 1998, Volume: 44

    Topics: Adult; Anesthetics, Combined; Anesthetics, Local; Child; Cocaine; Drug Combinations; Epinephrine; Hu

1998
Use of tetracaine, epinephrine, and cocaine as a topical anesthetic in the emergency department.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1992, Volume: 21, Issue:8

    Topics: Anesthetics, Local; Cocaine; Drug Combinations; Emergency Service, Hospital; Epinephrine; Humans; Te

1992

Trials

7 trials available for tetracaine and Wounds and Injuries

ArticleYear
Comparison of tetracaine-adrenaline-cocaine (TAC) with topical lidocaine-epinephrine (TLE): efficacy and cost.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 1995, Volume: 13, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anesthetics, Local; Child; Child, Preschool; Cocaine; Cost Savings; Double-Blind

1995
Tetracaine, epinephrine (adrenalin), and cocaine (TAC) versus lidocaine, epinephrine, and tetracaine (LET) for anesthesia of lacerations in children.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1995, Volume: 25, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Anesthesia, Local; Child; Child, Preschool; Cocaine; Double-Blind Method; Drug Combinati

1995
New non-cocaine-containing topical anesthetics compared with tetracaine-adrenaline-cocaine during repair of lacerations.
    Pediatrics, 1997, Volume: 100, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Anesthesia, Local; Anesthetics, Combined; Anesthetics, Local; Child; Child, Preschool; C

1997
Does the use of topical lidocaine, epinephrine, and tetracaine solution provide sufficient anesthesia for laceration repair?
    Academic emergency medicine : official journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, 1998, Volume: 5, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Anesthesia, Local; Anesthetics, Combined; Anesthetics, Local; Double-Blind Method; Epinephrin

1998
Topical anesthesia for pediatric lacerations: a randomized trial of lidocaine-epinephrine-tetracaine solution versus gel.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1998, Volume: 32, Issue:6

    Topics: Age Factors; Anesthetics, Combined; Anesthetics, Local; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Child; Epinephrin

1998
Local anesthesia in pediatric patients: topical TAC versus lidocaine.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1990, Volume: 19, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Anesthesia, Local; Anesthetics, Local; Child; Cocaine; Double-B

1990
Topical anesthesia for laceration repair: tetracaine versus TAC (tetracaine, adrenaline, and cocaine).
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 1986, Volume: 4, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adult; Cocaine; Double-Blind Method; Epinephrine; Facial Injuries; Humans;

1986

Other Studies

14 other studies available for tetracaine and Wounds and Injuries

ArticleYear
Pediatric wound triage protocols.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 2003, Volume: 42, Issue:1

    Topics: Anesthesia, Local; Child; Double-Blind Method; Emergency Service, Hospital; Epinephrine; Humans; Lid

2003
[BRONCHOSCOPY. COMPLICATIONS].
    El Dia medico, 1963, Jul-15, Volume: 35

    Topics: Bronchial Diseases; Bronchoscopy; Drug Hypersensitivity; Postoperative Complications; Tetracaine; To

1963
Tongue entrapment in an aluminum juice can.
    Pediatric emergency care, 2004, Volume: 20, Issue:4

    Topics: 4-Aminobenzoic Acid; Airway Obstruction; Anesthetics, Local; Benzalkonium Compounds; Benzocaine; Cet

2004
Improving the effectiveness of TAC application.
    Annals of emergency medicine, 1984, Volume: 13, Issue:8

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anesthetics, Local; Child; Cocaine; Drug Combinations; Epinephrine; Humans;

1984
Topical anaesthesia for children's lacerations.
    Australian family physician, 1995, Volume: 24, Issue:3

    Topics: Anesthetics, Local; Child; Cocaine; Drug Combinations; Epinephrine; Female; Humans; Infant; Tetracai

1995
Absorption of liposome-encapsulated tetracaine versus nonliposome-encapsulated tetracaine from open wounds in rabbits.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 1994, Volume: 12, Issue:5

    Topics: Absorption; Administration, Topical; Animals; Drug Carriers; Liposomes; Rabbits; Tetracaine; Wounds

1994
Repairing lacerations in children.
    American family physician, 1997, Oct-15, Volume: 56, Issue:6

    Topics: Anesthetics, Local; Child; Child, Preschool; Cocaine; Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; Drug Therapy

1997
Tips on avoiding lidocaine infiltration for simple wound repairs and using LET effectively in the emergency department: one pediatric ED nurse's experience.
    Journal of emergency nursing, 2000, Volume: 26, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anesthetics, Combined; Anesthetics, Local; Child; Emergency Nursing; Epinep

2000
Plasma cocaine and tetracaine levels following application of topical anesthesia in a swine laceration model.
    The American journal of emergency medicine, 1991, Volume: 9, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anesthetics, Local; Animals; Blood Pressure; Cocaine; Drug Combinations; Ep

1991
Topically applied tetracaine, adrenalin, and cocaine in the repair of traumatic wounds of the head and neck.
    Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1989, Volume: 100, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anesthetics; Cocaine; Craniocerebral Trauma; Epinephrine; Humans; Neck Inju

1989
Influence of topical anesthesia on the sedation of pediatric emergency department patients with lacerations.
    Pediatric emergency care, 1989, Volume: 5, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Anesthetics, Local; Child, Preschool; Chlorpromazine; Cocaine; Drug Combina

1989
Efficacy of TAC topical anesthetic for repair of pediatric lacerations.
    American journal of diseases of children (1960), 1988, Volume: 142, Issue:2

    Topics: Anesthetics, Local; Child; Cocaine; Drug Combinations; Epinephrine; Female; Humans; Male; Prospectiv

1988
Topical anesthesia in pediatric lacerations or putting away the papoose.
    Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 1987, Volume: 79, Issue:4

    Topics: Anesthesia, Local; Animals; Child; Cocaine; Epinephrine; Humans; Tetracaine; Wounds and Injuries

1987
The use of DMSO in horses.
    Modern veterinary practice, 1974, Volume: 55, Issue:10

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Dexamethasone; Dimethyl Sulfoxide; Forel

1974