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Methods and compositions for facilitating arterial access

US9302085B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

Andrew Boyle · San Francisco, US
David Majure · San Francisco, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 25, 2010
Grant date	Apr 5, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 1, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M25/01
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are methods and compositions for locally increasing arterial diameter and providing local anesthesia in a subject. The methods include applying to a skin site of the subject a topical composition that includes a vasodilation agent and an anesthetic agent in a manner sufficient for locally increasing arterial diameter and providing local anesthesia in the subject. In some embodiments, the method includes inserting a cannula into an artery at the skin site of the subject. Also provided are topical compositions that find use in performing the subject methods.

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