title: Topical anaesthesia for the insertion of nasogastric tubes.
abstract: The effect of topical anaesthesia on the discomfort caused by insertion of nasogastric tubes in conscious patients was assessed. An intra-nasal spray of 4% lignocaine significantly reduced the distress experienced without any increase in difficulty (P < 0.01).
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthetics, Royal West Sussex Hospital, St Richard's, Chichester, UK.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Nott
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Hughes
mesh_terms: D000281:Administration, Intranasal; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000336:Aerosols; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000379:methods; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000009:adverse effects; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols; D008012:Lidocaine