Evidence-Based Answer Compared with placebo, antibiotics can shorten the duration of sore throat symptoms by about 16 hours and can reduce complications. In countries where the absolute rates of complications are higher, antibiotic therapy is more likely to be effective. The effectiveness of antibiotic therapy is greatest in persons with streptococcal pharyngitis. (Strength of Recommendation: A...

BACKGROUND Postoperative sore throat is one of the most common complications after endotracheal intubation. Both Ketamine and magnesium can block N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) receptors and provide central and local analgesia. OBJECTIVES To compare the effect of magnesium sulfate and ketamine gargle on the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total o...

INTRODUCTION Postoperative sore throat is listed from the top as patients' most undesirable outcome in the postoperative period. It is believed to originate from mucosal dehydration or edema, tracheal ischemia secondary to the pressure of endotracheal tube cuffs, aggressive oropharyngeal suctioning, and mucosal erosion from friction between delicate tissues and the endotracheal tube. Even if th...

BACKGROUND Postoperative sore throat is a common complication of endotracheal intubation and can lead to dissatisfaction after surgery. Airway management has the strongest influence on the incidence of sore throat and improving endotracheal intubating conditions can reduce this complaint. Type of induction agent used during anesthesia can contribute to variances in the degree of post-operative ...

BACKGROUND The Glide Scope videolaryngoscope provides a suitable view for intubation, with less force required. OBJECTIVES The present study was conducted, to compare postoperative sore throat and hoarseness after laryngoscopy and intubation, by Macintosh blade or Glide Scope video laryngoscope in normal airway patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS Three hundred patients were randomly allocated in...

BACKGROUND Postoperative sore throat, cough, and hoarseness of voice though minor sequelae after general tracheal anaesthesia can be distressing to the patient. METHODS This prospective, randomized, double blind, controlled study compares the incidence of postoperative sore throat, cough, and hoarseness of voice after general tracheal anaesthesia when applying betamethasone gel (betamethasone...

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