vapocoolant spray

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Introduction

blend of propane, butane, & pentane

Indications

Dosage

  • spray at a distance of 12 cm for 2 seconds, within 15 seconds before IV cannulation

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References

  1. Hijazi R et al. Effect of topical alkane vapocoolant spray on pain with intravenous cannulation in patients in emergency departments: Randomised double blind placebo controlled trial. BMJ 2009 Feb 10; 338:b215 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19208703 <Internet> http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.b215