Comparison of the Effect of Propofol Plus IV Lidocaine versus Propofol Plus Topical Lidocaine Spray on Decreasing Gag Reflex in Upper GI Endoscopy: A Clinical Trial
Background: Upper GI endoscopy is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure widely used across the world. Some patients, however, experience a great deal of discomfort during the procedure, which is mainly due to activation of the gag reflex. Therefore, topical pharyngeal or general anesthesia is appli...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2019-12-01
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Series: | Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care |
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Online Access: | https://aacc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/aacc/article/view/263 |