Arm elevation to reduce propofol injection pain
This study tests whether raising the arm during propofol injection reduces pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to have their arm elevated or not when the medication is given.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older (ASA I-III)
- You have an IV line in your hand or wrist (18G or larger) that is working well
- You are scheduled to receive propofol for anesthesia and will be breathing on your own
- You are able to communicate and report pain
- You can speak and understand English
- You do not have any allergies to propofol or lidocaine
- You have not taken any sedatives before the procedure
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have severe mobility issues that prevent raising your arm
- You do not have an emergency medical condition (like severe bleeding or heart/lung failure)
- You do not have chronic pain requiring regular opioid use
- You do not have acute pain that would interfere with evaluating injection pain
- You do not have pain when the IV is placed or when saline is injected
- You do not have any condition or prior surgery that affects blood flow in your arm (like an AV fistula or a dialysis line)
- You have no history of heart rhythm problems, heart failure, or recent stroke/TIA (within 3 months)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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