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We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial comparing pain scores during bladder catheterization with 2% lidocaine gel versus nonanesthetic lubricant. We used a previously validated scale for measuring brief procedure-related pain in preverbal children (Face Legs Arms Cry Consolability Pain Scale [FLACC]). A total of 115 patients were recruited; 56 patients were randomized to the control group, and 59 were randomized to the lidocaine group. Lubricant was applied to both the genital mucosa and the catheter. Pain measurements were recorded at 3 time intervals: before insertion of the catheter, during catheterization, and after catheterization. Interobserver reliability had been previously established in an observational pilot study.<\/jats:p><jats:p>Results. The difference in mean FLACC scores between the control (7.55 \u00b1 2.56) and study groups (7.37 \u00b1 2.87) during catheterization was not statistically significant. The change in FLACC from time 1 (preprocedure) to time 2 (during procedure) was statistically significant in both groups, suggesting that bladder catheterization is a painful procedure.<\/jats:p><jats:p>Conclusions. Altering the standard practice of use of nonanesthetic lubricant with 2% lidocaine gel as lubricant during bladder catheterization in young children may not be helpful in alleviating the pain associated with the procedure.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1542\/peds.2005-0103","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2005,9,30]],"date-time":"2005-09-30T18:42:55Z","timestamp":1128105775000},"page":"917-920","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":37,"title":["Does Lidocaine Gel Alleviate the Pain of Bladder Catheterization in Young Children? 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