The purpose of the study is to test a novel endotracheal tube support device that reduces pressure of the tube on the voice box for prevention of post intubation laryngeal symptoms including sore throat, change in voice and trouble swallowing.
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Sore Throat on a Scale From 0 (no Sore Throat) to 10 (Worst Possible Sore Throat)
Timeframe: Baseline to 1 week after intervention
Change in Voice on a Scale From 0 (no Voice Change) to 10 (Most Severe Voice Change)
Timeframe: Baseline to 1 week after intervention
Difficulty Swallowing on a Scale From 0 (no Difficulty Swallowing) to 10 (Complete Inability to Swallow)
Timeframe: Baseline to 1 week after intervention
Pain in the Mouth on a Scale From 0 (no Mouth Pain) to 10 (Worst Possible Mouth Pain)
Timeframe: Baseline to 1 week after intervention
Difficulty Talking on a Scale From 0 (no Difficulty Talking) to 10 (Complete Inability to Talk)
Timeframe: Baseline to 1 week after intervention
Pain in the Neck/Chest on a Scale From 0 (no Neck/Chest Pain) to 10 (Worst Possible Neck/Chest Pain)
Timeframe: Baseline to 1 week after intervention
Patients With Post Operative Mouth Pain
Timeframe: 7 days
Patients With Post Operative Sore Throat
Timeframe: 7 days
Patients With Post Operative Neck/Chest Pain
Timeframe: 7 days
Patients With Post Operative Voice Change
Timeframe: 7 days
Patients With Post Operative Difficulty Talking
Timeframe: 7 days
Patients With Post Operative Difficulty Swallowing
Timeframe: 7 days