International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS)
ISSN: 2319-5886 Indexed in: ESCI (Thomson Reuters)
Hormo Naso
Department of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok, India, IndiaPublications
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Research Article
Comparative Analysis of Sore Throat Incidence with and without Lidocaine Jelly Application on Endotracheal Tube Cuffs: A Prospective Study
Author(s): Hormo Naso, Sumit Pant, Sunil Kumar Chamola* and Utkarsh khandelwal
Introduction: Sore throat is a common complication following endotracheal intubation, often attributed to mucosal irritation by the endotracheal tube cuff. Lidocaine jelly application on the cuff has been proposed as a preventive measure; however, its efficacy remains debated. Objective: This study aims to investigate the incidence of sore throat in patients undergoing endotracheal intubation, comparing cases where the cuff is coated with lidocaine jelly versus cases without such application. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on 60 patients scheduled for elective surgeries requiring endotracheal intubation. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups: One where lidocaine jelly was applied on the cuff of the endotracheal tube and the other without such application. Sore throat incidence was assessed postoperatively at intervals usi.. Read More»
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