Tripod vibration anesthesia

Dermatol Online J. 2008 Jan 15;14(1):20.

Abstract

Cutaneous vibrators have been introduced to relieve pain associated with a variety of dermatology procedures including injections and laser treatments. The simple tripod massager described in this report is effective and acceptable to patients for cutaneous injection anesthesia.

MeSH terms

  • Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage*
  • Dermatology / instrumentation
  • Dermatology / methods
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Injections / adverse effects*
  • Injections / methods
  • Massage / instrumentation*
  • Pain / etiology
  • Pain / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local