Incidence of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer in the Uninsured.

Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is a common reason for outpatient primary care visits. Uninsured patients may be at a higher risk for NMSC due to lack of access to health care and a possible increased risk of sun exposure due to insecure housing. The true incidence of NMSC in this population is unknown.

Safety of Prefilled Buffered Lidocaine Syringes With and Without Epinephrine.

Background: Lidocaine is often used in conjunction with epinephrine and sodium bicarbonate for local anesthesia. Compounding lidocaine as needed can be highly disruptive to clinic flow, which has led many dermatology clinics to prefill syringes with these solutions, but current regulations recommend the disposal of these preparations within 12 hours, creating medical waste.

Objective: To evaluate the safety of buffered lidocaine with and without epinephrine drawn from multiuse vials and stored for up to 4 weeks.