Comparison of intracuff alkalinized 2% lignocaine versus dexamethasone for attenuation of post operative laryngotracheal morbidity: a randomized comparative study

Introduction: This randomized comparative study was planned to compare intracuff alkalinized lignocaine versus dexamethasone in preventing postoperative laryngotracheal morbidity. During general anesthesia patients were intubated with cuffed endotracheal tubes provide effective positive pressure ventilation as well prevent risk of aspiration. The cuffs inflated air. air these can cause significant So, we this find a better substitute other than Material and methods: Total 56 cases taken. In group A, the cuff tube filled 2% 2 ml (40 mg) sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3 8.4%) 1 (total 3 volume). Group B, (8 NS Results: incidence sore throat hoarseness less group. (p value > 0.05). While coughing roughly similar both groups at different time intervals (P >0.05). Conclusion: Intracuff Lignocaine comparison causes post operative period thus improved patient comfort levels recovery profile.