Petechial Eruption After the Application of EMLA Cream

The use of EMLA (eutectic mixture of local anesthetics) cream, especially in pediatrics and dermatology, has significantly reduced emotion and physical discomfort during typically uncomfortable procedures. Calobrisi et al report a case of a petechial eruption after the application of EMLA cream.

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1998-03, Vol.101 (3), p.471-473
Main Authors: Calobrisi, Stella D, Drolet, Beth Ann, Esterly, Nancy B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia
Anesthetics, Combined - adverse effects
Anesthetics, Local - adverse effects
Biological and medical sciences
Case studies
Causes of
Child, Preschool
Complications and side effects
Dermatology
Drug Eruptions - etiology
Drug toxicity and drugs side effects treatment
Female
Humans
Infant
Lidocaine - adverse effects
Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination
Male
Medical sciences
Medical supplies
Ointments
Pediatrics
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Prilocaine - adverse effects
Purpura
Purpura (Pathology)
Purpura - chemically induced
Skin lesions
Toxicity: skin, dermoskeleton
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Summary:The use of EMLA (eutectic mixture of local anesthetics) cream, especially in pediatrics and dermatology, has significantly reduced emotion and physical discomfort during typically uncomfortable procedures. Calobrisi et al report a case of a petechial eruption after the application of EMLA cream.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.101.3.471