Implement a 60-minute, in-office procedure for pain associated with PHN
PHN: postherpetic neuralgia.
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Administration of QUTENZA1
1.
IDENTIFY treatment area
Must be done by a physician or healthcare provider.
2.
ANESTHETIZE with topical anesthetic
3.
APPLY QUTENZA
NOTE: Use nitrile (not latex) gloves only. Administer in a well-ventilated treatment area. Face mask and protective glasses are advisable.
4.
MONITOR patient during 1-hour treatment
Monitor blood pressure; administer cooling pack or appropriate analgesic medication for pain, if needed.
5.
REMOVE QUTENZA
6.
CLEANSE treatment area with provided Cleansing Gel
Up to 4 topical systems may be used during an administration.
Download the QUTENZA PHN Administration Guide
View this complete step-by-step guide on how to administer QUTENZA for PHN.
PHN Application Training Video
Provides instruction and Important Safety Information for QUTENZA.
Administration Resources
Procedural Notes
Download and document appropriate patient information and history, coding, and additional notes during QUTENZA application.
PHN Administration Guide
View this complete step-by-step guide on how to administer QUTENZA for PHN.