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Is propofol injection pain really important to patients?
Wen Wang1, Linxin Wu1, Chaobin Zhang1
1Department of Anesthesiology, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, No. 17 Panjiayuannanli, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100021, China.
BMC Anesthesiology
|February 19, 2017
Summary
Propofol injection pain is a minor concern for most patients undergoing thyroidectomy. The majority do not recall the pain, and those who do find it mild and acceptable.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Patient Experience
- Pain Management
Background:
- Propofol injection pain (PIP) is a known adverse effect of general anesthesia.
- Patient perspectives and recall rates of PIP remain understudied.
- Understanding patient views is crucial for improving anesthesia protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate patient perspectives on propofol injection pain (PIP).
- To determine the incidence of recall of PIP in patients undergoing general anesthesia.
- To provide data on patient-reported severity of PIP.
Main Methods:
- Preoperative questionnaires were administered to 500 patients scheduled for elective open thyroidectomy.
- Patients ranked potential adverse effects of general anesthesia.
- Postoperative recall and severity grading of PIP were assessed.
Main Results:
- Incisional pain was ranked as the most undesirable adverse effect.
- 91.5% of patients did not recall any discomfort during anesthetic injection.
- Of those recalling PIP, 89.5% rated it as mild.
Conclusions:
- Propofol injection pain (PIP) is perceived as a minor issue by most patients.
- Low recall rates and mild pain severity reported by patients suggest PIP is generally acceptable.
- Further research is needed to explore variations in patient populations and perspectives on PIP.
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