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Indian gathering in Upper this weekend
August 17, 2013 UPPER SANDUSKY — The sixth annual Native American Gathering is being hosted by the Mingo Confederation of North America today and Sunday at Harrison Smith Park, Upper Sandusk. more »»
Some shady characters for your landscape
August 16, 2013 After a recent column about perennials, I received a question from reader Joanne about perennials for shade. I think others may be interested also, so I will address that topic. more »»
ODNR offers lottery deer hunts on five preserves
August 16, 2013 COLUMBUS — In an effort to control deer populations affecting native plant communities, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is planning special gun and archery deer hunts at five state nature... more »»
One positive sample for Asian carp found in 225
August 16, 2013 COLUMBUS — One water sample out of 225 samples during recent testing from the Maumee River contained traces of genetic material from silver Asian carp, according to the Ohio Department of Natural... more »»
Park programs, Aug. 16
August 16, 2013 Tiffin Tiffin Park & Recreation Department and Tiffin Browns Backers have set the annual free Punt, Pass & Kick Competition for 12:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Frost-Kalnow Stadium behind Columbian High School. more »»
Summer visitor
August 16, 2013 An eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly visits zinnia flowers in a Tiffin garden earlier this week. more »»
Little Portion Green Tours to be monthly
August 9, 2013 St. Francis Earth Literacy Center is offering public tours of the passive solar strawbale house the second Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The tours are to be every half hou. more »»
Candle dipping
August 9, 2013 more »»
Measuring the lake
August 9, 2013 more »»
Splendid days, discoveries in the garden
August 9, 2013 Every once in a while, a day comes along that is just about perfect. This does not happen often, or it would not be memorable, but yesterday morning, I spent some wonderful time in the garden. more »»
Outdoor briefs, Aug. 9
August 9, 2013 Two prairie tours scheduled A tour of Claridon Prairie east of Marion is planned for 1-3 p.m. Sunday and a tour of Trella Romine Preserve near Green Camp is set for 1-3 p.m. Aug. 1. more »»
Park programs, Aug. 9
August 9, 2013 Tiffin The Summer Concert Series ends with Summer Splash Wednesday at Hedges-Boyer Park. Columbian and Calvert high school marching bands are to perform for free at 7 p.m. more »»
These perennials will liven your world
August 2, 2013 After the bright colors of the short-lived annuals have disappeared from the garden, the faithful perennials remain, ready to bloom again next year and add continuity to your garden. more »»
Briefly, Aug. 2
August 2, 2013 Volunteers needed for cleanup of river Volunteers are asked to register by Aug. 23 for the 15th annual Sandusky River Clean Sweep, to take place Aug. 31. On cleanup day, registration is 8-8:45 a.m. more »»
Park programs, Aug. 2
August 2, 2013 Tiffin The last two PLAY Day sessions are today at Oakley Park and Aug. 12 at Schekelhoff Park. Each session of PLAY (Planned Leisure Activities for Youth) runs 1-2 p.m. more »»
Lady bugs mostly beneficial
July 26, 2013 Do you think you see a lot of ladybugs? No wonder, there are nearly 5,000 kinds worldwide, and 400 of those species can be found in North America. more »»
Hunting lotteries set for next week
July 26, 2013 FINDLAY — Residents and landowners of Hancock County can participate in the Hancock Park District's annual Hunting with Permission Lottery program, in cooperation with Ohio Department of Natural... more »»
Lottery under way for bird hunts
July 26, 2013 FINDLAY — Hunters interested in hunting Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area in Sandusky County on opening day of teal season are encouraged to enter a lottery, according to the Ohio Department of Natural... more »»
St. Francis to give regular tours of straw bale house
July 19, 2013 Growing public interest in tours of the straw bale house at the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center has led to a regular tour schedule on the second Monday of each month and Sunday brunches. more »»
Purslane persists
July 19, 2013 I seem to be spending an inordinate amout of time this summer dealing with purslane. more »»


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oraqix®(lidocaine and prilocaine periodontal gel) 2.5% / 2.5%
Oraqix® (lidocaine and prilocaine periodontal gel,) 2.5%/2.5% is a microemulsion in which the oil phase is a eutectic mixture of lidocaine and prilocaine in a ratio of 1:1 by weight. This eutectic mixture has a melting point below room temperature, therefore both local anesthetics exist as liquid oils rather than as crystals. Oraqix® contains poloxamer excipients, which show reversible temperature-dependent gelation. Together with the lidocaine-prilocaine 1:1 mixture, the poloxamers form a low-viscosity fluid system at room temperature and an elastic gel in the periodontal pocket. Oraqix® is administered into periodontal pockets, by means of the supplied special applicator. Gelation occurs at body temperature, followed by release of the local anesthetics, lidocaine and prilocaine. The Oraqix® single-use glass cartridges deliver up to 1.7g(1.7mL) of gel (42.5 mg of lidocaine and 42.5 mg of prilocaine). Prilocaine base and lidocaine base are both relatively hydrophilic amino-amides.
Oraqix® is indicated for adults who require localized anesthesia in periodontal pockets during scaling and/or root planing.
Local anesthetic effects of Lidocaine cream: randomized controlled trial using a standardized prick pain. [2011.07.31]Abstract Background: ELA-max (4% Lidocaine) and EMLA cream (Lidocaine-Prilocaine 2.5%) are topicals used for superficial anesthesia. Only few studies have been published on their comparative effectiveness in close-to-practice pain models.
Lidocaine spray administration during transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy modified the discomfort and pain of the procedure: results of a randomized clinical trial. [2010.06]OBJECTIVES: We report the results of a study about the possible benefit of lidocaine spray perineal administration before transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy of the prostate. Many patients frequently report some kind of discomfort and (or) pain during this procedure, that when pain is severe, may be necessary to interrupt... CONCLUSIONS: Pain score results showed that the use of intrarectal lidocaine spray provided significantly better pain control than cream and anaesthetic gel. Our pain score data suggests that lidocaine spray provides efficient patient comfort during prostate biopsy by reducing pain both during probe insertion and insertion of the needle through the prostate gland. The use of lidocaine spray makes an excellent alternative, causing a reduction of anal sphincter tone with better patient compliance and tolerability to the ultrasound probe during biopsies with an optimization in terms of cost-effectiveness of the procedure.
Lidocaine-based topical anesthetic with disinfectant (LidoDin) versus EMLA for venipuncture: a randomized controlled trial. [2009.10]OBJECTIVE: To examine the efficacy and safety of a new topical anesthetic containing a disinfection ingredient (LidoDin cream) in reducing the pain associated with venipuncture by comparing it with the proven eutectic mixture of lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5% (EMLA cream)... Future studies are planned to determine, if LidoDin reduces the rate of local skin infection in patients treated with multiple daily subcutaneous injections of medications.
Topical anesthesia for rubber dam clamp placement in sealant placement: comparison of lidocaine/prilocaine gel and benzocaine. [2009.09]PURPOSE: The purpose of this prospective study was to compare the efficacy of Oraqix to benzocaine while placing a rubber dam clamp during sealant placement on children... CONCLUSIONS: Application of Oraqix did not reduce discomfort when compared to benzocaine in this small sample size. Oraqix was more effective than benzocaine in the age group 9 and older. A larger sample size is needed to determine its efficacy in children younger than 9years old.
Comparison between lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA) and mepivacaine infiltration for pain relief during perineal repair after childbirth: a randomized trial. [2009.08]OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of topically applied lidocaine-prilocaine (EMLA) cream with local anesthetic infiltration in the reduction of pain during perineal suturing after childbirth... CONCLUSION: EMLA cream appears to be an effective and satisfactory alternative to local anesthetic infiltration for the relief of pain during perineal repair.
Study of Fentanyl-Propofol-EMLA of L.M.X4 Technique for Bone Marrow Aspiration [Active, not recruiting]
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is studying the best ways to prevent pain during and
after procedures such as bone marrow aspiration and lumbar puncture with intrathecal (in the
spinal fluid) chemotherapy. Researchers will study the effectiveness of combining anesthetics
(medicines that help people sleep) and analgesics (medicines that relieve pain). Researchers
believe that a combination of fentanyl (analgesic) and propofol (anesthetic), along with
applying the skin-numbing-cream EMLA or L. M.X4™ on the area where the procedure is performed,
will provide better pain control.
Each patient enrolled on this study will have three different anesthetic combinations for
three different procedures, in order to determine which combination worked best for each
Randomised Trial of Eutectic Mixture of Local Anaesthetics Cream and Oral Sucrose Solution for Venepuncture [Not yet recruiting]
This randomized bicentric trial will investigate the efficacy of topical EMLA cream with
oral sucrose solution compared to oral sucrose solution alone before venepuncture in preterm
Evaluation of Analgesia With EMLA and Glucose Oral Solution in Preterm Neonates During Arterial Puncture and PICC Installation [Recruiting]
Improvement of Sensibility in the Foot in Diabetic Patients Induced by EMLA-application to the Lower Leg [Recruiting]
Sensory input from the foot as well as all other body parts results in activation of sensory
It is well known that the cortical body map is experienced-dependant and can rapidly change
in response to changes in activity and sensory input from the periphery [10-12]. Increased
activity and sensory input from the hand results in expansion of the cortical hand
representation [13-15], while decreased sensory input, for instance by anaesthesia,
amputation or nerve injury, results in shrinkage of the cortical hand representation
[16-21]. Due to the constant ongoing "cortical competition" between body parts the adjacent
cortical areas expand and take over the silent area, deprived of sensory input.
The investigators have recently described striking examples of such rapid cortical
re-organisations induced by selective cutaneous anaesthesia of the forearm: application of
EMLA cream to the volar aspect of the forearm results in improved sensory functions of the
hand [18] linked to expansion of the hand representational area in sensory cortex . In
analogy, EMLA application to the lower leg in healthy controls results in improved sensory
functions in the sole of the foot linked to expansion of the foot representational area in
sensory cortex.
To test the hypothesis that EMLA application to the lower leg of diabetic patients will
result in improved sensory functions in the sole of the foot as well as expansion of the
foot representation in sensory cortex. The investigators hypothesize that repeated
applications of EMLA will result in a long lasting sensibility improvement.
Emla-Cream as Pain Relief During Pneumococcal Vaccination [Recruiting]
The aim of this intervention study is to compare the efficacy of Emla cream as a pain relief
or no pain relief in connection to the first pneumococcal vaccination at the age of three
months in Child health care.
Primary objective
1. Leads Emla cream as pain relief to children in connection with pneumococcal vaccination at
the age of three months to lower pain scores in the use of FLACC as a pain measurement
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Peripheral Electrical Nerve Stimulator
• Used to locate the nerve by causing depolarization with electrical pulses and contracting the muscles or causing sensation in the distributed area.
• Designed for an impulse frequency of 1-2 HZ and a stimulus amplitude of 0-5 mA.
• Desired threshold current = 0.2-0.5 mA.
Stimulator Needles
• Currently use 22 ga. needles in multiple lengths (2-4-6 inch) with an integrated electrode wire in the hub and extension tubing to inject local anesthetic.
• Note: All nerve blocks can be performed by 2-inch needle, except sciatic blocks which require a longer needle.


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Electrical adapter for Italy
Do the Italian electrical outlets have 2 or 3 round prongs? I've been looking at adapters on amazon and it seems like there are ones that look specific to Italy with the 3 prongs.
Do the Italian electrical outlets have 2 or 3 round prongs? I've been looking at adapters on amazon and it seems like there are ones that look specific to Italy with the 3 prongs.
I think the middle prong is the grounding prong, much like 3-prong plugs in the U.S. If what you're plugging in only has two prongs, you should be able to use the 2-prong Italian adapter.
Every country I've been to have some 3-prong outlets ('grounded' might be stretching it...), but if you only need 2-prongs then just get that; they'll fit in the 3-prong outlets. Been there, done that many a time... All you need is what is sold on this website called 'Continental' adaptor, if 2-prong is what you have.
Eric, we have always just used the two prong Italian adaptors. There are two of these: one has small pins; the other has large pins. Bring both! We have seen places where one room has the small pins, and the other has large pins.
Yes, the short answer is that 2 prong plugs on the continent are the same, while 3 prong plugs vary from country to country. Of course, it's more complex than that, as some plugs and some outlets can work with more than one type. Have a look at this website for more about plugs and outlets than you ever knew existed, with pictures and descriptions (sorry, I couldn't get it to make a hotlink): http://users.telenet.be/worldstandards/electricity.htm#plugs_c As you can see, the type C (two round prongs) fits in Italian outlets, as well as other countries in continental Europe. Now, scroll down to type L. As described, this is Italy's special 3 prong outlet, needed only for 3 prong appliances. So, if your appliance has 2 prongs, use the Type C adapter (sold on Rick's website cheaply). If you have a 3 prong appliance, you would need the special 3 prong adapter for Italy.
Eric, As the others have mentioned, the Plug Adapters for Italy (and most of the other countries in Europe) have two round pins, as shown on This Website. The model shown is for use with ungrounded appliances, preferably those with a "double insulated" design. While it is possible to attach a grounded North American plug to non-grounding Euro Plug Adapter (the ground pin would of course not be connected), I always prefer to use a grounded Plug Adapter if the product is designed for that. For use in Italy, This is the correct model for grounded appliances. I usually pack a couple of each type, as it's always prudent to have a "backup".
After leaving the European electrical plug adaptors behind in the wall when disconnecting something, I now run a piece of tape over the wire-adaptor connection so I do not leave it behind. We also carry a couple of the necessary adaptors as they are cheap and in case one malfunctions. I see RS is now having a sale on European adaptors for $1.00/each (see "Travel Store > Accessories > Handy Extras > Electrical Adaptors".
When I went to Italy, I mistakenly thought that the electrical gadgets I used in France (and bought in France) would just plug in to Italian outlets. Italian outlets (and Swiss) are different sized. They accept a 4.0mm round plug, whereas France, Germany and most other northern European countries use a larger, 4.8mm round plug. However, most hotels, B&Bs and even rental apartments in Italy are aware that people like me assume they're the same, and you'll find adaptors that will allow you to use the more common sized European plug. At least that's what I've found. Or, you can try using a Europlug adaptor that in theory will work in all countries (because you can stick a smaller prong in a larger hole, but not vice versa) Grounded outlets must be country-sized-specific, though.