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Area of Science:

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  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Nasogastric tube (NGT) intubation is often associated with significant patient pain and discomfort.
  • Effective pain management strategies are crucial for improving patient experience in the emergency department (ED).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of midazolam premedication in alleviating pain during nasogastric tube placement.
  • To test if a 2 mg intravenous dose of midazolam reduces pain by more than 13 mm on a 100 mm visual analog scale (VAS).

Main Methods:

  • A double-blind, randomized controlled pilot study was conducted in the ED.
  • Patients received either 2 mg of intravenous midazolam or a saline placebo, in addition to intranasal cophenylcaine.
  • Pain was assessed using a VAS, with additional data on discomfort, ease of insertion, and complications collected.

Main Results:

  • A significant reduction in mean pain VAS score of -31 mm was observed in the midazolam group compared to placebo.
  • The observed pain reduction was more than double the clinically relevant effect size.
  • Midazolam did not affect the ease of tube insertion or lead to serious adverse effects.

Conclusions:

  • Intravenous midazolam premedication effectively reduces pain associated with nasogastric tube insertion in ED patients.
  • This approach can alleviate pain without necessitating full procedural sedation.
  • Midazolam represents a promising option for enhancing patient comfort during NGT procedures.