Qualitative assessment of pain management in patients undergoing computed tomography-guided transthoracic lung biopsy.

Background: Unpublished questionnaire data collected by the authors' institution (Toronto General Hospital, Toronto, Ontario) indicates that patients often experience significant pain while undergoing lung biopsy, yet receive only a fraction of the maximum allowable dosage of analgesic.

Objectives: To qualitatively assess current pain management practices from the patient perspective. Patient education and patient satisfaction were also evaluated.