In this Product Explainer, Emergency Clinician A/Prof Guruprasad Nagaraj and Emergency Nurse Practitioner Glenda Mullen explain how and when to use topical anaesthetic gel for the management of superficial lacerations, review key safety and dosing considerations in the acute care context (7 mins).
This video is for independent clinical education purposes only. The clinical presentation demonstrates standard medical techniques using LAT gel and does not constitute a commercial endorsement of any specific pharmaceutical brand or manufacturer by the presenting clinician.
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Emergency Physician; Director of Emergency Care, Sydney Adventist Hospital; ANU School of Medicine and Psychology