Local anaesthesia for fibreoptic bronchoscopy: comparison between intratracheal cocaine and lignocaine

Respir Med. 1990 Sep;84(5):407-8. doi: 10.1016/s0954-6111(08)80076-5.

Abstract

In a double-blind study of 60 patients undergoing fibreoptic bronchoscopy we have compared the local anaesthetic effects of intratracheal injections of cocaine (4 ml, 2.5%) and lignocaine (4 ml, 4%). The two local anaesthetics were equally effective in terms of cough suppression, requirement for extra local anaesthetic, patient discomfort and operator acceptability.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anesthesia, Endotracheal*
  • Anesthesia, Local*
  • Bronchoscopy*
  • Cocaine* / administration & dosage
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Fiber Optic Technology
  • Humans
  • Lidocaine* / administration & dosage
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Lidocaine
  • Cocaine