Journal of endourology
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Journal of endourology · Jun 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialRandomized trial of 10 mL and 20 mL of 2% intraurethral lidocaine gel and placebo in men undergoing flexible cystoscopy.
To determine if 20 mL of 2% intraurethral lidocaine gel is superior to 10 mL of 2% lidocaine or sterile lubricant for flexible cystoscopy in men. ⋯ Instillation of 20 mL or 10 mL of 2% lidocaine gel has no advantage over plain lubricant in providing anesthesia for flexible cystoscopy in men.
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Journal of endourology · Jun 2001
Clinical TrialPatient-controlled analgesia during SWL treatments.
To identify the factors that influence analgesic consumption during SWL on the Dornier Lithotripter U/50. ⋯ Intravenous administration of a combination of alfentanil and propofol via a PCA device is an elegant, reliable, and safe method of analgesosedation for SWL. Patient satisfaction is high, and side effects are uncommon. Faster turnover of patients is possible.