Usefulness of Lidocaine as Topical Pharyngeal Anaesthesia in Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Under Sedation With Propofol

Usefulness of Applying Lidocaine as Topical Pharyngeal Anaesthesia in Esophagogastroduodenoscopies Performed Under Sedation With Propofol- a Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of application of the anaesthesia topical pharyngeal with lidocaine in esophagogastroduodenoscopy under propofol´s sedation, in therms of dosage and side effect´s reduction overall.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient´s over 18 years old that received standard indication for sedated esophagogastroduodenoscopy (American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Guidelines) in our centre between the period of study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients under 18 years old
• Unable to obtain inform´s consent
• Emergency endoscopy
• Pregnant women
• Encephalopathy
• Well known allergic reaction to propofol, amide-anaesthesics, soy or eggs
• Methaemoglobinemia induced factor risks
• No previous or unknown fasting