The aquifers underlying Long Island are among the most prolific in the country. Almost all of Long Island's drinking water is from groundwater with surface water an insignificant contributor.
Quick Answer. Daily Med says that lidocaine ointment is indicated for inducing anesthesia of the mouth and throat in order to perform minor medical procedures such as intubation. The ointment can also be used to relieve the pain of burns, abrasions and insect bites. Continue Reading.
Lidocaine does not seem to work very well.What other numbing agents are available?-- Alyce Huntsinger, FNP, NNP, Portland, Ore. Incision and drainage on already infected skin structures will always be uncomfortable for the patient. The infection most likely has created inflammation and pressure on surrounding skin, structures, and nerves.