Evaluation of Analgesic Efficacy of Lidocaine and Diclofenac Spray in Radial Artery Blood Gas Sampling by Visual Analogue Scale and Perfusion Index

Evaluation of Analgesic Efficacy of Lidocaine and Diclofenac Spray in Radial Artery Blood Gas Sampling by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Perfusion Index: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Study

The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of lidocaine and diclofenac sprays to be administered before the procedure in cases admitted to the emergency department and requiring radial artery blood gas sampling by means of visual pain scale (VAS) and perfusion index in comparison with placebo. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Is there a difference between the efficacy of two different sprays? 2. Is there a significant difference between the side effects of two different sprays? Researchers will compare diclofenac sodium, lidocain and placebo sprays. Treatments will;

1. be administered in same three spray bottles to ensure blinding in the groups.
2. Randomisation will be done by closed envelope method.
3. Numerical Pain Scale (NRS) will be used to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of the sprays. NRS scores will be recorded in both groups before starting blood gas sampling (baseline) and after blood gas sampling.
4. Any side effects due to medication will be recorded.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between the ages of 18-65.
• Having clinical indication for radial artery blood gas sampling
• Being conscious, co-operative and orientated
• Those who approved the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Being under 18 years of age.
• Being pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Not being conscious, co-operative and orientated (impaired consciousness)
• Being used painkillers in the last 24 hours
• Radial artery blood gas sampling on the same day (more than one application)
• Presence of cardiac arrhythmia
• Have a diagnosis of neuropathy (including diabetic neuropathy)
• Having a diagnosis of anxiety and panic disorder
• Using a sustained-release dermal analgesic patch (fentanyl)
• Patient unable to comply with the visual analogue pain scale (VAS) due to language barrier
• Presence of a condition such as dementia, etc. that may lead to a change in consciousness
• Allergy to lidocaine or diclofenac