Nebulised lidocaine before nasogastric tube insertion reduced patient discomfort but increased risk of nasal bleeding.
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Cullen L, Taylor D, Taylor S, et al. Nebulized lidocaine decreases the discomfort of nasogastric tube insertion: a randomized, doubleblind trial. Ann Emerg Med 2004;44:131–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q Does administration of nebulised lidocaine (lignocaine) before nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion reduce patient discomfort?
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Evidence-based nursing
دوره 8 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005