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  • Topical analgesic and local anesthetic agents for pain associated with chronic leg ulcers: A systematic review

    Author(s)
    Purcell, A
    Buckley, T
    King, J
    Moyle, W
    Marshall, AP
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Moyle, Wendy
    Marshall, Andrea
    Year published
    2020
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    Abstract
    OBJECTIVE To examine the evidence related to the effectiveness of topical analgesic and topical local anesthetic agents for reducing pain associated with chronic leg ulcers. METHODS A systematic search and review of the literature were undertaken using key search terms such as leg ulcers, topical anesthetics, topical analgesics, and pain. Six databases were electronically searched for articles published between January 1990 and August 2019. RESULTS A total of 23 articles were identified that met the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted using content analysis. Most of the included studies were randomized controlled trials; ...
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    OBJECTIVE To examine the evidence related to the effectiveness of topical analgesic and topical local anesthetic agents for reducing pain associated with chronic leg ulcers. METHODS A systematic search and review of the literature were undertaken using key search terms such as leg ulcers, topical anesthetics, topical analgesics, and pain. Six databases were electronically searched for articles published between January 1990 and August 2019. RESULTS A total of 23 articles were identified that met the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted using content analysis. Most of the included studies were randomized controlled trials; however, the reported methodology for most of studies was poor, so the validity and reliability of the evidence are uncertain. Lidocaine/prilocaine cream, ibuprofen foam, and morphine gel were the most examined topical agents. Lidocaine/prilocaine cream significantly improved wound-related pain compared with all other studied agents. For topical analgesic agents, ibuprofen foam reduced chronic leg ulcer pain significantly, whereas morphine gel was ineffective. CONCLUSIONS Lidocaine/prilocaine cream and ibuprofen foam are effective agents for reducing wound-related pain associated with chronic leg ulcers. Effective use of topical agents could reduce the need for systemic pain relief agents, mitigating potential adverse effects, while giving clinicians another treatment option to manage wound-related pain associated with chronic leg ulcers.
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    Journal Title
    Advances in Skin and Wound Care
    Volume
    33
    Issue
    5
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000658572.14692.fb
    Subject
    Clinical sciences
    Nursing
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/396993
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