Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi / Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Intrarectal administration of lidocaine gel versus plain lubricant gel for pain control during transrectal ultrasound-guided extensive 10-core prostate biopsy in Hong Kong Chinese population: prospective double-blind randomised controlled trial.
To compare the level of pain experienced by patients during transrectal ultrasound-guided prostatic biopsy using intrarectal 2% lidocaine gel versus plain lubricant gel. ⋯ Transrectal ultrasound-guided trucut biopsy of the prostate can be safely performed with no anaesthesia in Chinese patients. Pain and discomfort are minimal. It was found that 2% lidocaine gel has no statistical therapeutic or analgesic benefit over plain lubricant gel.
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To study the clinical experience acquired by trainee anaesthesiologists after 6 years of training in Hong Kong. ⋯ The current training system provides sufficient anaesthetic experience in terms of case variety and subspecialty case numbers. There was uneven exposure to cardiac, thoracic, and paediatric anaesthesia. An accurate logbook that is reviewed regularly by a supervisor will help ensure adequate subspecialty exposure. An electronic logbook will facilitate a more comprehensive reviewing process.