Nasogastric Tube Insertion Using Midazolam in the Emergency Department

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2013-04-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Nasogastric tube placement involves insertion of a flexible tube through the nose into the stomach. Placement of the tube can irritate the nose and palate and trigger gagging, causing discomfort, even if topical or local anesthetics are used. This study aims to determine if administration of an ultra-short acting sedative agent (midazolam) into a vein before the procedure, in addition to topical local anesthetic, will decrease the level of discomfort.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Vermont
• Treatments: Midazolam

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• at least 18 years old

• Receiving a nasogastric tube by a registered nurse at Fletcher Allen Health Care

Exclusion Criteria:

• less than 18 years old

• weight < 40 kg

• Need immediate nasogastric tube placement

• Endotracheal intubation

• Hemodynamically unstable

• Non-English speaking

• Without capacity to provide informed consent