Nasogastric Tube Insertion Using Midazolam in the Emergency Department
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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.