作者: Saime Irkoren , Heval Selman Ozkan , Huray Karaca
DOI: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000000121
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摘要: OBJECTIVES This study aims to analyze the efficiency of EMLA cream and ethyl chloride spray application for pain alleviation before botulinum toxin injection. METHODS Forty-five patients were divided into 3 treatment groups. Skin cooling with (in group 1), topical anesthetic (EMLA) 2), was used on forehead area one side previous injection; opposite served as control. In third (n = 15), cold applied using side, other applied. A visual analog scale intensity. RESULTS first group, average score 3.20 ± 1.20 where 7.26 1.94 control (P < 0.05). It 4.20 1.37 receiving 7.66 1.54 0.05) in second group. 6.80 2.93 1.03 sprayed CONCLUSIONS significantly decreases associated during injections.