POSTOPERATIVE SORE THROAT

This study looked at whether cooling the breathing tube used during surgery can lower the chance of a sore throat after waking up. 116 adults having planned surgery took part. The researchers compared a cooled tube to a standard one and checked for sore throat, trouble swallowing…

This study tested whether giving lidocaine before placing a breathing tube can reduce sore throat after surgery. 100 adults having gallbladder surgery were split into two groups: one received lidocaine, the other a placebo. Throat pain was checked at several points after surgery.…

This study tested a new way to place a breathing tube during surgery to reduce sore throat afterward. Instead of the usual method with a deflated cuff, doctors used a pre-inflated cuff to slide through the vocal cords more smoothly. The trial included 250 adults with easy airways…

This study tested whether continuously monitoring the pressure in the breathing tube's cuff during laparoscopic surgery could reduce throat pain and other airway problems afterward. 95 adults having abdominal surgery were randomly assigned to one of three cuff pressure monitoring…

This study looked at whether storing a breathing tube (laryngeal mask airway) at a cooler temperature (10-12°C) versus room temperature (22-25°C) affects sore throat after surgery. 172 adults having elective surgery under general anesthesia took part. Researchers checked for sore…