Does using local anaesthetic in performing an arterial blood gas help patient comfort

Date First Published:

October 18, 2010

Last Updated:

October 18, 2010

Report by:

Russell Robb, SHO Respiratory Medicine (Huddersfield Royal Infirmary)

Search checked by:

Russell Robb, Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Three-Part Question:

In [patients] who require an [arterial blood gas] does using [local anaesthetic help with patient comfort]?