Efficacy of a New Topical Anesthetic

A Single-blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial to Assess the Efficacy of a New Topical Anesthetic in Reducing Pain Associated With Venipuncture in Children.

A new topical anesthetic which contains 5% lidocaine and a disinfection ingredient has been developed and is tested in this study (LidoDyn).

The study examines the efficacy of LidoDyn by comparing it with an already proven anesthetic agent (EMLA crème).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Previously healthy children of whom venipuncture is needed to be performed.

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of allergic reaction to any local anesthetic.
• History of chronic disease
• Patient's condition requires urgent treatment (e.g. severe dehydration, shock)
• Active local skin infection or skin pathologic condition at the antecubital fossa
• Tattoo, surgical scar or skin condition that might interfere with skin sight assessment.
• Patient undergone venipuncture at the antecubital fossa within the pror two weeks.
• Uncooperative or exceptionally anxious patient.