Comparison of pain with propofol lipuro & propofol mixed with lidocain at the time of induction of anaesthesia

Background: propofol is a popular intravenous anaesthetic drug which causes pain when given. the incidence of pain on injection varies between 28% to 90%. aim: to compare the frequency of pain with propofol lipuro and propofol mixed with lidocain when used for induction of anaesthesia in elective surgeries. methods: in this randomized controlled trial,100 patients undergoing elective surgery were included and divided into two equal groups a and b by using random number table. each group comprised of 50 patients. in group a 2ml / kg body weight propofol lipuro and in group b 2mg / kg body weight propofol with lidocain 2ml (1%) was given intravenously with in 20 seconds. results: according to gender 22(44%) in group a and 23(46%) in group b were male while 28(56%) in group a and 27(54%) in group b were female. regarding pain free injection,18(36%) in group a and 34(68%) in group b were noted. age distribution of the patient shows majority of patients in 18 to 30 years of age i.e. 32(62%) in group a and 28(56%) in group b,17(34%) in group a and 19(38%) were between 31-40 years while 2(4%) in group a and 3(6%) in group b were between 41 to 60 year. conclusion: propofol lidocain mixture is more effective.