Health Condition 1: Z00-Z99- Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone nebulisation given at dose of 0.2mg/kg diluted with saline to 5ml (single dose)
Intervention2: Dexamethasone: Dexamethasone nebulisation given at dose of 0.
Sponsors
MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.ASA I to III patients. 2.Patients undergoing elective surgeries in prone position
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of recent respiratory tract infections 2. History of NSAID or steroid usage 3. Previously undergone head and neck surgeries 4. Patients with preoperative sore throat 5. Pregnant women 6. Duration of tracheal intubation less than 60 minutes or more than 300 minutes 7. Patients who require a nasogastric tube
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the incidence and severity of post-operative sore throat with and without dexamethasone nebulisation in patients undergoing surgeries in prone position.Timepoint: At 0, 2, 6, 12 and 24 hours after extubation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the incidence and severity of post-operative hoarseness of voice and cough with and without dexamethasone nebulisation in patients undergoing surgeries in prone position.Timepoint: At 0, 2, 6, 12 and 24 hours after extubation. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sanjay R Nayak
M.S Ramaiah Medical College
Outcome results
None listed