Premedication to Reduce Discomfort during Screening Mammography
Colleen K. Lambertz, Christopher J. Johnson, Paul G. Montgomery, and James R. Maxwell
Radiology 2008;248 765-772
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Premedication with 4% lidocaine gel applied to the skin of the breasts and chest wall significantly reduces discomfort during screening mammography in women who expect greater discomfort.
Monday, 18 August 2008
Premedication to Reduce Discomfort during Screening Mammography
Labels:
discomfort,
lidocaine,
mammography,
patient perceptions,
screening
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