The British journal of radiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Music during interventional radiological procedures, effect on sedation, pain and anxiety: a randomised controlled trial.
To assess the effects of playing patient-selected music during interventional procedures on (1) the doses of sedation and analgesia and (2) anxiety levels. ⋯ Sedation requirements are significantly reduced by playing self-selected music to the patient during interventional radiology procedures. By lowering sedation during interventional radiology, music makes the procedure safer. It also contributes favourably to the overall patient experience.