Paul,

What is the 'gait theory of pain' ?

Haydar Ozcan
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From: "quaytherapy" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 1:27 PM
Subject: Re: Ice before Injections


> Hi Adam,
>
> Personally I use a "pain relief spray" made by Beiersdorf under the trade
> name Leuko.  This spray contains isopentane.  I find this gives a level of
> surface analgesia that is quick to administer and distracts the child.  I
> then "flick the site " to cause "the gate theory of pain."  I also have
the
> anaesthetic at body temperature.
>
> And then I hold the foot tightly and hang on,close my ears and prey the
> patient will tolerate the injection without clearing the waiting room!
>
> I hope this is useful and any other advise welcome.
>
> Paul Bours
> Sydney
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Adam Philps" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Cc: "Adam Philps" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 1:05 PM
> Subject: Ice before Injections
>
>
> > Hi everyone,
> > Does anyone use ice on the area they want to inject (xylocaine for
> > example), before they do so? If so, I'd be interested to hear your
> > techniques (length of application etc..) and/ or any references you may
> > have.
> >
> > The reason I ask, mainly, is that giving the injections to children
really
> > gives me a headache sometimes.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> > Adam
> >
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