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Lidocaine with propofol to reduce pain on injection

Report By: Janos P Baombe - SET
Search checked by Janos P Baombe - SET
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Original institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 16th October 2011
Last Modified: 17th October 2011
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adult patients requiring conscious sedation with propofol], does [pre-treatment with intravenous lidocaine] [reduce pain on injection]?