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Postoperative sore throat after ambulatory surgery
P P Higgins1, F Chung, G Mezei
1Department of Anesthesia, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
British Journal of Anaesthesia
|June 18, 2002
Summary
Postoperative sore throat affects 12.1% of patients, with airway management being the primary predictor. Female sex, younger age, and specific anesthetic agents like succinylcholine also increase risk, impacting patient satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Patient Safety
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Postoperative sore throat is a frequent complication following anesthesia.
- It significantly impacts overall patient satisfaction after surgical procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify patient, anesthetic, and surgical factors associated with sore throat in ambulatory surgical patients.
- To understand the predictors of postoperative sore throat to improve patient care and satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 5264 ambulatory surgical patients.
- Data collection on patient demographics, anesthetic techniques, and surgical procedures.
- Statistical analysis to determine factors correlating with sore throat incidence.
Main Results:
- Sore throat reported by 12.1% of patients.
- Highest incidence with tracheal tubes (45.4%), followed by laryngeal mask airways (17.5%), and facemasks (3.3%).
- Associated factors include female sex, younger age, succinylcholine use, and gynecological surgery.
Conclusions:
- Airway management is the strongest predictor of postoperative sore throat.
- Female sex, younger age, gynecological surgery, and succinylcholine are significant predictive factors.
- Awareness of these predictors can guide interventions to reduce sore throat and enhance patient satisfaction.