Technique/Maintenance Peripheral IVs

transdermal analgesia

Pronunciation

(trns-dr'ml n-l-j'z-)

Definitions

Analgesia delivered through the dermis or skin.

Application

The nurse provided transdermal analgesia with EMLA cream covered with occlusive dressing 30 minutes prior to venipuncture.

Keep in Mind

Use of anesthetics either on the skin or injected into the dermal layer prior to venipuncture to decrease the pain of venipuncture. Lidocaine 1% (plain) by intradermal route; transdermal by EMLA cream or ELA Max cream topically applied 30 minutes prior to venipuncture.

*NOTE: Refer to Bonus Phillips 15 Steps: Cannulation for step 8 of Phillips 15 Steps. Analagesic is used prior to site preparation, allowed to take effect, and then the nurse should continue with step 9.