Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Mallampatti score I & II (Airway assessment to assess the mouth opening) 2. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical status I & II 3. Patient scheduled for surgery under general anaesthesia with orotracheal intubation in supine position. 4. Those who were to remain in the hospital for at least 24 hours postoperatively.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients posted for emergency surgeries. 2. Patients undergoing oral cavity surgery, cervical spine surgery and thyroid surgery. 3. Patients requiring a nasogastric tube. 4. History of perioperative sore throat.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the efficacy of Lidocaine hydrochloride10% & Benzydamine Hydrochloride 0.15% spray on Endotracheal tube cuff in reducing postoperative sore throat.Timepoint: The time from the starting of intubation till extubation (about 4 hours) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the efficacy of Lidocaine hydrochloride 10% & Benzydamine hydrochloride 0.15% spray for reducing sore throat after surgery.Timepoint: The first 6 hours after extubation & the subsequent 6-24 hours following surgery. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)