What type of procedures can Gebauer’s Ethyl Chloride products be used for as a topical anesthetic refrigerant spray?
Ethyl Chloride can be used as a pre-injection topical anesthetic before an injection such as: IM (intramuscular) or subcutaneous injection, immunizations, I.V. starts, venipuncture, or lidocaine injection. It is also indicated for use before minor surgical procedures such as I & D of small abscesses, boils or paronychia. Ethyl Chloride spray is used as a counterirritant spray to treat myofascial pain, trigger point release and restricted motion in conjunction with the spray and stretch technique. It is also indicated for contusions and minor sports injuries like sprains or muscle spasms. Ethyl Chloride is easier than applying an ice pack to an injured area because it is immediately available, there is no mess like an ice pack, and the cooling effect is immediate.
