What are the safety and efficacy outcomes of using lidocaine gel for nasogastric tube placement in adults?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18171923
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Abstract

Lidocaine gel effectively reduces pain during nasogastric tube placement in adults but may increase procedural difficulty and carries a rare risk of methemoglobinemia.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology Methemoglobinemia and Tumor Lysis Syndrome

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
7 January 2026