Local anaesthetic lubrication for urinary cathetrisation

Report By: Dr Gareth Roberts - Senior Emergency Trainee
Search checked by Dr Gareth Roberts - Senior Emergency Trainee
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 18th January 2014
Last Modified: 18th January 2014
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adults requiring urinary catheterisation] does the use of [lignocaine containing gel] compared to water-based lubrication [improve pain of procedure]