Abstract
In gastrofiberscopy, effective pharynx anesthesia contributes to be safe and comfort for patients. Also, it is very important for a reliable daiagnosis. In daily nursing care, complaints about pain have been heard. Moreover, difficulties in inserting have been seen.
A lot of consideration about effective pharynx anesthesia have been made in gastroenterlogical endoscopy technicians society. Shape and taste of Xylocain viscous crushed ice with flavor, favorable body position and time at the time of pharynx anesthesia were considered.
A survey on 211 patients who received gastrofiberscopy was conducted to verify the effectiveness. As a result, the effective way to give pharynx anesthesia using Xylocain viscous crushed ice with flavor was confirmed.
