Zingo

Indication: - mitigation of pain associated with blood draws or IV catheterization (FDA approved approved in children 3-18 years of age) Pharmacokinetics: - 1-3 minutes to numb the area - numbing effects start to wear off in about 10 minutes Mechanism of action: - Zingo looks like a permanent marker that you press against the area of skin - it uses pressurized gas to force lidocaine into the skin (device makes a 'popping' sound, like opening a soda can) Notes: cost (2008) $20 per use

General

topical anesthetic lidocaine (Xylocaine)

References

- Prescriber's Letter 15(9): 2008 Zingo: A New Topical Local Anesthetic Detail-Document#: 240912 (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com