Delayed versus immediate urethral catheterization following instillation of local anaesthetic gel in males: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Pain experienced with delayed versus immediate urethral catheterization following instillation of local anaesthetic gel in males with urinary retention or the need for monitoring of urine output: a Randomized Clinical Trial
Royal Melbourne Hospital
70 participants
Jul 1, 2006
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
We aim to show if introducing a delay between instillation of local anaesthetic gel into the urethra and the performance of catheterisation produces less discomfort than immediate catheterisation. The assessor who administers the pain scale rating will be blinded to the assignment of the patient (delayed or immediate catheterisation). The participant and proceduralist will not be blinded to the assignment.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Require urethral catheterisation.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Allergy to lignocaine, known abnormal urethral anatomy, inability to assess pain (altered mental state, dementia, language barrier), significant illness associated with pain or discomfort, trauma patients, spinal patients, patients who have received narcotic analgesia in previous 4 hours, patient refusal or inability to give consent.
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Interventions
Following the instillation of standard local anaesthetic gel (lignocaine) into the urethra, participants will be catheterised immediately.
Locations(1)
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ACTRN12606000122550