Efficacy of Buffered Lidocaine in Patients With Facial Swelling
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical efficacy of a buffered 4% lidocaine
solution for incision and drainage. Ninety patients will be examined clinically to determine
a diagnosis of cellulitis or fluctuance. The diagnosis will be confirmed by incision and
drainage. Patients will receive either 3.6 ml 4% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine or 3.6
ml 4% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine buffered with 8.4% sodium bicarbonate. Patients
will rate pain prior to and throughout the procedure.