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Postoperative sore throat after elective surgical procedures.
Aliya Ahmed1, Shemaila Abbasi, Hasham Bin Ghafoor
1Department of Anaesthesia, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan. aliya.ahmed@aku.edu
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|January 11, 2008
Summary
Postoperative sore throat is common after anesthesia, especially with endotracheal intubation. Awareness of risk factors and careful airway management can reduce its occurrence.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Postoperative sore throat is a frequent complication following anesthesia.
- Patient dissatisfaction can arise from postoperative sore throat.
- Airway management techniques influence the incidence of sore throat.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence of postoperative sore throat.
- To identify factors contributing to postoperative sore throat.
Main Methods:
- Prospective observational study of 312 patients undergoing elective surgery.
- Patients interviewed 24 hours postoperatively.
- Data collected on demographics, surgery type, airway device, and patient position.
Main Results:
- 81 (26%) patients reported sore throat.
- Endotracheal intubation (28%) was associated with higher sore throat rates than laryngeal mask airway (3.5%).
- Factors increasing sore throat risk included female gender, older age, difficult intubation, longer surgery duration, and specific patient positions.
Conclusions:
- Understanding risk factors for postoperative sore throat is crucial.
- Careful airway management, particularly during endotracheal intubation, can mitigate incidence.
- Targeted interventions can improve patient outcomes and reduce postoperative discomfort.
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