Topical EMLA Cream Versus Prilocaine Infiltration for Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization

Conclusion: The study showed that EMLA cream provides adequate topical anesthesia for femoral vessel cannulation during pediatric cardiac catheterization and may also increase the likelihood of cannulation success. However, use of this cream has no effect on sedative-analgesic requirements or on the risks of hemodynamic and respiratory complications during this procedure.