Topical anesthetic.Cetacaine[R] Hospital Gel, Topical Anesthetic, manufactured by Cetylite Industries, Inc., puts the effective pain relief of fast-acting, long-lasting Cetacaine in an easy-to-use gel that stays where it is needed. The gel can be applied to instruments for lubricity, to facilitate insertion. This prescription drug produces rapid anesthesia (within seconds) and is effective for up to 30 minutes per application. It controls pain and eases discomfort, thus providing patient cooperation during the following procedures: head and neck exams, endotracheal intubation, laryngeal laryngeal /lar·yn·ge·al/ (lah-rin´je-al) pertaining to the larynx. la·ryn·geal or la·ryn·gal adj. Of, relating to, affecting, or near the larynx. reconstruction, rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty Definition The term rhinoplasty means "nose molding" or "nose forming." It refers to a procedure in plastic surgery in which the structure of the nose is changed. , LAUP LAUP Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty A surgical alternative to UPPP–uvulopalatopharyngoplasty for treating obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders, in which throat and palate tissues are removed to open the airway. See Sleep apnea. , esophageal treatment, nasal biopsy or surgery, endoscopy (throat or nasal), and stomatitis/mucositis. Cetacaine Hospital Gel, Topical Anesthetic, enjoys a long history of safe use and is nonflammable non·flam·ma·ble adj. Not flammable, especially not readily ignited and not rapidly burned. . Circle 156 on Reader Service Card |
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