TY - JOUR T1 - Liposomal lidocaine improved intravenous cannulation success rates in children JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 10 LP - 10 DO - 10.1136/ebn.9.1.10 VL - 9 IS - 1 A2 - , Y1 - 2006/01/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/9/1/10.abstract N2 - Taddio A, Soin HK, Schuh S, et al. Liposomal lidocaine to improve procedural success rates and reduce procedural pain among children: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ 2005;172:1691–5.OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text Q In children, does use of liposomal lidocaine before intravenous (IV) cannulation improve cannulation success rates and reduce pain, procedure duration, and adverse skin reactions more than placebo?Design:randomised placebo controlled trial.Allocation:concealed.Blinding:blinded (patients and healthcare providers).Follow up period:immediately after first cannulation attempt.Setting:emergency department of a children’s hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Patients:151 children who were 1 month to 17 years of age and required a peripheral IV cannula. Exclusion criteria were critical illness requiring immediate cannulation (eg, sepsis or severe dehydration), known or suspected hypersensitivity to local anaesthetics, current administration of opioid or topical anaesthesia, or previous participation.Intervention:4% liposomal lidocaine cream, 1 g, (n = 76) or placebo … ER -