Anaesthesia
Conditions
Interventions
dexmedetomidine pharyngeal packs
lidocaine pharyngeal packs
saline pharyngeal packs
Sponsors
no sponsor
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Age 18–60 years • ASA physical status I or II • Undergoing nasal surgery under general anesthesia • No significant laryngotracheal disease
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Patient refusal • Pregnancy • Diabetes mellitus • Difficult airways, neck pathology, or GERD. • Malignant nasal disease. • Recent use of systemic or topical sore throat agents. • Regular smokers (Regular smokers are individuals who have smoked at least one cigarette per day for the past 30 days or more). • Allergic to study medications.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| the incidence of Postoperative sore throat (POST)will be assessed at PACU using a numeric scale that grades the severity of sore throat pain as follow: •0: No sore throat •1: Mild sore throat (complaint only on direct questioning) •2: Moderate sore throat (complaint reported spontaneously) •3: Severe sore throat associated with hoarseness or voice change | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • Incidence of postoperative cough;post operative nausea and vomiting;• Total postoperative 24 hours analgesia consumption. | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public ContactAzza M. Youssef
assistant professor of anesthesia Ain Shams university
Outcome results
None listed