Open AccessComparison of preoperative nebulization with 4% lignocaine and ketamine in reduction of incidence of postoperative sore throat
Author(s) -
Nupur Moda,
N.V. S. N. Prasant,
Sudeep Mohapatro,
Jagadish Jena
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/aer.aer_105_21
Subject(s) - medicine , ketamine , anesthesia , sore throat , visual analogue scale , sedation , intubation , incidence (geometry) , endotracheal intubation , surgery , prospective cohort study , propofol , physics , optics
Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common occurrence following general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation although clinicians often regard it as a minor complication. The incidence of POST is estimated to be 21%-65% in different studies. The administration of the drug through aerosol route gained popularity among anesthesiologists with good acceptance from the patients. Hence, we conducted the study with the aim to compare the efficacy of preoperative nebulization with 4% lignocaine and ketamine, in the prevention of POST.