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Name | Post-operative sore throat–Incidence and contributory factors |
Description | Research article:-Anaesthesia Hari Kumar S1*, Saravanan D1, Ranganathan S1 & Sumathi K2. 1Department of Anaesthesia, 2Department of Biochemistry. Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai (Bharath University),India.
Abstract:- Background: One of the most common complications of general anaesthesia is sore throat. The reported incidence varies widely, 0-22% in non-intubated patients and 6-100% in intubated patients according to various studies.We evaluate various factors including age ,sex ,BMI ,surgery ,airway device used ,ASA status ,Airway difficulty,intubation attempts , patient position and coughing during emergence from anaesthesia and their association in causing post-operative sore throat. Material & Methods: We conducted this study over 4 months in all patients undergoing general anaesthesia in our hospital. Results: We found a significant association between occurrence of sore throat and old age ,use of endotracheal tube for airway control ,multiple intubation attempts ,use of Sellicks maneuver ,extended head position and coughing during emergence from general anaesthesia(p<0.05). Conclusion: On the basis of our study we suggest that good airway skills, avoidance of lighter anaesthetic planes,regular post-operative follow ups ,proper reporting , training and quality improvement is essential to minimize this minor yet highly bothersome complication after general anaesthesia.
Keywords:-General Anaesthesia, post-operative sore throat, sellicks maneuver, endotracheal tube, Laryngeal mask airway, face mask.
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