To compare the effectiveness of nebulization versus airway nerve block technique to achieve upper airway anesthesia for diagnostic fiberoptic bronchoscopy under moderate sedation.
Randomization was done using computer generated tables of random numbers: Group A (nebulized lignocaine group) as a control group (n = 60) received 5 ml of 10% lignocaine by air driven jet nebulizer for 20 min . Group B (nerve block group) (n = 60) received bilateral superior laryngeal nerve block and trans-tracheal instillation of 4 ml of 2% lignocaine, along with viscous xylocaine gargles twice. Patient tolerance was assessed using the Global Tolerance Score, based on a visual analogue scale ( VAS).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
120
Global Tolerance Score
The Tolerance Score, defined as the arithmetic mean of global tolerance visual analogue score (VAS)and the mean of scores for the 4 specific sensations, was calculated.
Time frame: First two hours in the postoperative period
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