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The effect of reducing the size of the intubation tube on the amount of sore throat after surgery

Phase 3
Conditions
Sore throat after surgery.
Acute laryngitis
J04.0
Registration Number
IRCT20230825059253N1
Lead Sponsor
Research assistant of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
140
Inclusion Criteria

18-60 years old candidates for laparoscopic surgery
BMI below 35
ASA I or II clinical status.

Exclusion Criteria

history of allergies and respiratory diseases
history of respiratory infection during the last month
History of cold or respiratory infection in the last month
History of esophageal reflux
Patients who fall into four Cormak-Lehane classifications during laryngoscopy
Any disturbance in hemodynamics or oxygen delivery to the patient during anesthesia
Need more than two laryngoscopy directions for intubation Even in patients with a BMI below 35, if re-intubation is needed due to the need to replace the tracheal tube due to overinflation
Patients whose surgery lasts more than 3 hours

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Evaluation of postoperative sore throat and voice severity (according to the patient's statement). Timepoint: at 1, 6, and 24 hours after surgery. Method of measurement: based on VAS criteria.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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