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 can also numb an area of the body during surgery or stitch a bad cut. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic, meaning that it has a numbing effect on the injection area. It treats severe joint pain caused by different types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis. To do this, your doctor will inject a dose of lidocaine directly into the joint affected by arthritis. In addition to treating joint pain, lidocaine treats irregular heartbeats and seizures that are resistant to other treatments. Lidocaine can also numb an area of the body during surgery or stitch a bad cut.