When 30 minutes were up, the examiner opened the bandages and examined the skin for wrinkling. The finger-tip appearances were compared with a special scale (Fig.
Standardized Sudomotor Wrinkling Test with EMLA
When 30 minutes were up, the examiner opened the bandages and examined the skin for wrinkling. The finger-tip appearances were compared with a special scale (Fig.
Corresponding Organization : Sam Ratulangi University
Other organizations : University of Indonesia, Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Nasional Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo
Variable analysis
- Application of EMLA 5% cream (lidocaine 2.5% and prilocaine 2.5%) to the distal segment of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fingers of both right and left hands
- Degree of wrinkling of the fingertips, scored using a special scale (Fig. 1)
- Washing and drying of both hands using soap and water before EMLA application
- Observation of the initial appearance of the fingers and photographing them before EMLA application
- Wrapping each finger in a food grade plastic wrap and sealing it using a skin bandage
- Waiting period of 30 minutes after EMLA application, during which patients were asked to keep their hands dry and clean and abstain from drinking coffee, tea, or smoking cigarettes
- Repeating the entire procedure if the EMLA application was compromised
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