Title: Comparing Two Methods of Topical Anesthesia for Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of two methods of anesthesia, pre-procedure lignocaine spray (PPL) and spray-as-you-go (SAYG), in reducing discomfort and improving operator comfort during fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Study Design: Randomized controlled trial Participants: 50 patients undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopy Interventions: Patients received either PPL or SAYG anesthesia Outcomes: * Pain perception * Cough severity * Operator comfort * Procedure duration Results: * Both PPL and SAYG methods were effective in reducing pain and discomfort * No significant differences were observed between the two groups in pain perception, cough scores, or procedure duration * Operator comfort scores showed a trend favoring PPL, but the difference was not statistically significant Implications: Both PPL and SAYG methods can be effectively used for fiberoptic bronchoscopy, with potential implications for procedural efficiency and patient outcomes.
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Patient discomfort and operator comfort during fiberoptic bronchoscopy
Timeframe: One year
Visual Analogue Scale
Timeframe: One year
Faces Pain Rating Scale
Timeframe: One year
4-point Likert scale
Timeframe: One year