Analgesic efficacy of 10% lidocaine spray during nasoenteral catheterization: Randomized triple-blind trial.

Background: Pain is a common experience during nasoenteral catheterization. Although the procedure causes discomfort and distress to patients, procedural pain remains neglected and undertreated.

Objective: To evaluate the analgesic efficacy of the use of 10% lidocaine spray during nasoenteral catheterization.