Topical nitroglycerin and pain in purpura fulminans. J Pediatr 1999 May;134(5):639-41
Date
05/06/1999Pubmed ID
10228302DOI
10.1016/s0022-3476(99)70253-2Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0033497381 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 12 CitationsAbstract
Topical nitroglycerin has been previously described as an adjunctive therapy to increase perfusion to areas of purpura affected in purpura fulminans. We report a case of purpura fulminans in which topical nitroglycerin was found to provide analgesia after its application to purpuric lesions. The broader role for the use of topical nitroglycerin in pain management deserves further study and evaluation.
Author List
Meyer MT, Irazuzta JE, Tozibikian HAuthor
Michael T. Meyer MD Chief, Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Administration, TopicalAdolescent
Analgesics
Female
Humans
Nitroglycerin
Pain
Vasodilator Agents