Iontophoretically applied lidocaine reduces pain on propofol injection

25Citations
Citations of this article
8Readers
Mendeley users who have this article in their library.

This article is free to access.

Abstract

We have compared iontophoretically and locally applied lidocaine for relief of pain on propofol injection. Pain was assessed on insertion of a 20-gauge i.v. cannula and at 10-s intervals for 30 s after injection of propofol. Pain scores on cannulation were significantly less in the iontophoresis group (median 1.1) than in the sham (control) group (median 2.8) (P < 0.005). Pain after injection of propofol was significantly reduced at 10 (P < 0.002), 20 (P < 0.001) and 30 s (P < 0.001). We conclude that iontophoretically applied lidocaine decreased the pain of cannulation and propofol injection.

Cite

CITATION STYLE

APA

Sadler, P. J., Thompson, H. M., Maslowski, P., Liddle, A., & Rowbotham, D. J. (1999). Iontophoretically applied lidocaine reduces pain on propofol injection. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 82(3), 432–434. https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/82.3.432

Register to see more suggestions

Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.

Already have an account?

Save time finding and organizing research with Mendeley

Sign up for free