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BRITISH JOURNAL OF ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Volume 51, Issue 6, Pages E130-E131Publisher
CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2012.04.259
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LAT gel; Avoiding GA; Facial lacerations
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Facial lacerations in children are common emergencies that often require debridement and closure under general anaesthesia because of poor cooperation by the patient. General anaesthesia in children is not without risk so any technique that avoids its use is beneficial. LAT gel (lidocaine, adrenaline, and tetracaine) is a topical anaesthetic, which is ideal for suturing facial lacerations in children. In our experience its use has resulted in the effective treatment of these injuries, and has reduced distress and discomfort, and the need for hospital admission and general anaesthesia. (C) 2012 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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