Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common outcome of general anesthesia in patients who undergo endotracheal intubation, and the estimated risk varies between 14.4% and 62%. It is one of the most undesirable postoperative anesthesia complications and has a negative impact on patient satisfaction and quality. Mucosal damage, inflammation, and erosion caused by endotracheal intubation all contribute to the development of POST. Therefore, POST is a condition that requires prevention and improvement. In the study, patients will be divided into two groups. The investigators will include 100 patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia. The first group will receive 150 mg of lidocaine HCl solution 5 minutes before endotracheal intubation, while the second group will receive sterile distilled water as the control group. Throat pain assessment will be conducted in patients at 2, 6, 12, and 24 hours after surgery.
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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The effect of lidocaine on postoperative sore throat
Timeframe: postoperative 24 hours