ArticleIranian journal of otorhinolaryngology2013
Comparison of Effectiveness of Betamethasone gel Applied to the Tracheal Tube and IV Dexamethasone on Postoperative Sore Throat: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- Preoperative intravenous dexamethasone prevents tracheal intubation-related sore throat in adult surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie · 2019Pooled it
- Intubation of non-difficult airways using video laryngoscope versus direct laryngoscope: a randomized, parallel-group study.BMC anesthesiology · 2019Trial
- Combined intraoperative paracetamol and preoperative dexamethasone reduces postoperative sore throat: a prospective randomized study.Journal of anesthesia · 2017Trial
- Green Tea Gargling Effect on Cough & Hoarseness After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.Global journal of health science · 2015Trial
- Effect of Oral Care Solution on Sore Throat After I-Gel Laryngeal Mask General Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2023Article
- Efficacy of topical agents for prevention of postoperative sore throat after single lumen tracheal intubation: a Bayesian network meta-analysis.Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie · 2020Review
- The impact of prophylactic dexamethasone on postoperative sore throat: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of pain research · 2018Review
- Prophylactic Effects of Lidocaine or Beclomethasone Spray on Post-Operative Sore Throat and Cough after Orotracheal Intubation.Iranian journal of otorhinolaryngology · 2015Article
- Comparing the Effect of Dexamethasone before and after Tracheal Intubation on Sore Throat after Tympanoplasty Surgery: A Randomized Controlled trial.Iranian journal of otorhinolaryngology · 2014Article
- Inhalation of Ketamine in Different Doses to Decrease the Severity of Postoperative Sore Throat in Surgeries under General Anesthesia Patients.Anesthesia, essays and researchesArticle
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Abstract
introductionPostoperative sore throat is a common complaint in patients with endotracheal intubation and has potentially dangerous complications. This randomized controlled trial study investigated the incidence of postoperative sore throat after general anesthesia when betamethasone gel is applied to a tracheal tube compared with when IV dexamethasone is prescribed. MATERIALS AND
methodsTwo hundred and twenty five American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA)-class I and II patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery with tracheal intubation were randomly divided into three groups: betamethasone gel, intravenous (IV) dexamethasone, and control groups. In the post-anesthesia care unit, a blinded anesthesiologist interviewed all patients regarding postoperative sore throat at 1,6, and 24 hours after surgery.
resultsThe incidence of sore throat was significantly lower in the betamethasone gel group compared with the IV dexamethasone and control groups, 1, 6, and 24 hours after surgery. In the first day after surgery 10.7% of the betamethasone group had sore throat whereas 26.7% of the IV dexamethasone group and 30.7% of the control group had sore throat. Bucking before extubation was observed in 14(18.4%), 8(10.4%), and 9(12.2%) patients, in the IV dexamethasone, betamethasone gel, and control group, respectively.
conclusionWe concluded that wide spread application of betamethasone gel over tracheal tubes effectively mitigates postoperative sore throat, compared with IV dexamethasone application.
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