“Can you put lidocaine on an open wound?”
I am a 33 year old male. I wonder if you can put lidocaine on an open wound?
1 Answer
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
It depends on the size of the wound, the presence of infection and duration of the wound. In a clean wound, local anesthetic can help reduce the pain, and in an infected wound, it will not be as effective.
