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Use of a needleless injection system for digital ring block anesthesia
Michael Dialynas1, Simon J Hollingsworth, David Cooper
1The Academic Vascular Unit, Department of Surgery, The Royal Free and University College London Medical School, The Middlesex Hospital, London, England.
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
|January 21, 2003
Summary
A new needleless device for digital anesthesia significantly reduced pain and was preferred by all patients compared to traditional needles for ingrown toenail surgery. This innovation offers a less distressing surgical experience.
Area of Science:
- Podiatry
- Anesthesiology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Digital ring block anesthesia is common for ingrown toenail surgery.
- Patient discomfort during anesthesia injection is a significant issue.
- Current methods involve standard needles and syringes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel needleless injection device for digital anesthesia.
- To compare patient discomfort and preference between needleless and traditional needle injections.
- To assess the efficacy of needleless devices in reducing pain during ingrown toenail procedures.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study comparing needleless and needle-and-syringe injections.
- Participants underwent simultaneous bilateral nail procedures.
- Patient-reported pain and device preference were recorded.
Main Results:
- The needleless injection device significantly reduced pain.
- All participants preferred the needleless device over the standard needle and syringe.
- The needleless device was well-tolerated and effective.
Conclusions:
- Needleless injection devices offer a less painful and preferred alternative for digital anesthesia.
- This technology has the potential to improve patient experience in podiatric surgery.
- Further exploration of needleless systems in surgical anesthesia is warranted.