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.
A: http://Lidocaine is an anesthetic or numbing agent when used topically or injected in the spinal column, and it is an antiarrhythmic (helps with irregular heart beats) when given intravenously. When it is used topically on the skin, it works by inhibiting the nerve impulses that pass along pain signals to the brain.