Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi / Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Should lidocaine spray be used to ease nasogastric tube insertion? A double-blind, randomised controlled trial.
To investigate the efficacy and safety of lidocaine nasal spray before nasogastric tube insertion in an emergency department. ⋯ Intranasal lidocaine spray before nasogastric tube insertion was safe and effective in reducing patient discomfort related to the procedure.