Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jan 1994
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialReducing the discomfort of lidocaine administration through pH buffering.
A prospective, double-blind study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of using a buffered lidocaine solution on the perception of pain experienced by a patient during its intradermal injection. ⋯ Buffering lidocaine significantly decreased the discomfort associated with its administration as a local anesthetic.