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Local anesthesia by jet-injection device in minor dermatologic surgery
C B Queralt1, V Comet, J M Cruz
1Department of Surgery, Royal Country Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain.
Summary
A needle-free jet-injection device effectively delivers local anesthesia for minor dermatological procedures, with 94% of patients experiencing no pain. This method offers good anesthesia with no adverse effects and a smaller anesthetic dosage.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Anesthesiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Needle-based local anesthesia can cause pain and needle-phobia.
- Alternative methods for local anesthesia delivery are needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel needle-free jet-injection device for local anesthesia delivery.
- Assess the efficacy and safety of jet-injected local anesthesia in dermatological procedures.
Main Methods:
- A jet-injection device was used to administer local anesthesia for 206 minor dermatological procedures.
- Evaluated technical aspects, application, usefulness, and anesthetic dosage.
Main Results:
- 94% of patients (N=194) reported no pain during anesthesia administration.
- Achieved a good level of anesthesia in all patients.
- Observed no local adverse effects.
Conclusions:
- The jet-injection device is user-friendly, safe, and effective for local anesthesia.
- Provides adequate anesthesia with reduced anesthetic dosage compared to conventional methods.