Sore throat. Acute laryngotracheitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The first group will receive an injection of 8 mg dexamethasone intravenous, after umbilical cord clamping. Intervention 2: Intervention group: The second group wil
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 55 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women with ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) II older 18 years and with gestational age 37-42 weeks who are candidate for caesarean section under general anesthesia Patient's Informed consent for participate in the research study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who are suflfering from a cold or sore throat before anesthesia Patients with BMI more than 40 Use of painkiller and sedative drugs before surgery Patients who have used corticosteroid during pregnancy Patients who are allergic to the drug that is used in the research study Patients who have asthma or lung disease in their past medical history patients who have grade 3 or 4 in laryngoscopy grading (difficult intubation)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sore throat score base on VAS (Visual Analogue Scale). Timepoint: The intensity of sore throat will be assessed at the first, 6th, 12th and 24th hours after tracheal tube removal. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMitra Jabalameli
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed