Veterinary MedicineAnesthesiologyAnesthesiaAnesthetic TechniquesLocal AnesthesiaLocal Anesthesia For Pain ControlLocal AnestheticsTopical AnesthesiaNasal Local AnesthesiaNasal Spray FormulationsNasogastric IntubationNasogastric Tube PlacementTopical Anesthetic PreparationsTopical Anesthetic TherapyTopical LidocaineTopical Nasal Anesthesia
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).