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Postoperative throat complaints after tracheal intubation
A M Christensen1, H Willemoes-Larsen, L Lundby
1Department of Anaesthesiology, Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark.
British Journal of Anaesthesia
|December 1, 1994
Summary
This study found a lower incidence of sore throat after tracheal intubation (14.4%). Female patients and those undergoing thyroid surgery reported more throat complaints. Multiple intubation attempts did not increase sore throat risk.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Otolaryngology
Background:
- Tracheal intubation is a common procedure.
- Post-intubation sore throat is a frequent complication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence of sore throat 6-24 hours after tracheal intubation.
- To identify factors associated with post-intubation sore throat.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 1325 patients undergoing tracheal intubation.
- Data collected on anesthetic drugs, intubation time, attempts, gastric tube use, sex, and age.
Main Results:
- The overall incidence of sore throat was 14.4%, lower than previously reported.
- Females had a significantly higher incidence (17.0%) compared to males (9.0%).
- Thyroid surgery was associated with increased sore throat incidence.
- Multiple intubation attempts and specific neuromuscular blockers did not increase sore throat risk.
Conclusions:
- The incidence of sore throat after tracheal intubation is lower than often cited.
- Female sex and thyroid surgery are risk factors for post-intubation sore throat.
- Anesthetic management and intubation technique variables studied did not significantly impact sore throat incidence.