Abstract:Background: Ethyl chloride spray is used frequently in the outpatient setting as a local anesthetic for injections and aspirations with varying consensus about the sterility of the spray. We hypothesize that ethyl chloride spray remains sterile and would show no bacterial growth during routine clinical use. Methods: Thirteen ethyl chloride bottles were collected for testing. Two unopened bottles were used as controls. Eleven unopened bottles were placed in orthopedic clinics and recollected after varying durat… Show more
“…Although ethyl chloride anesthetic spray is not labeled as sterile, its use does not affect the sterility of injection sites [8] , [9] . Because of its rapid onset, ECS has been used in minor procedures with short operative times, such as intravenous cannulation and incision and drainage.…”
Highlights
Alternative analgesic method during two rods system contraception.
Differences between each analgesic methods in two rods system contraception.
Efficacy of ethyl chloride spray during two rods system contraception.
“…Although ethyl chloride anesthetic spray is not labeled as sterile, its use does not affect the sterility of injection sites [8] , [9] . Because of its rapid onset, ECS has been used in minor procedures with short operative times, such as intravenous cannulation and incision and drainage.…”
Highlights
Alternative analgesic method during two rods system contraception.
Differences between each analgesic methods in two rods system contraception.
Efficacy of ethyl chloride spray during two rods system contraception.
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