Effects of benzydamine hydrochloride on postoperative sore throat after extubation in children: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common, undesirable result of endotracheal intubation during general anaesthesia. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of benzydamine hydrochloride (BH) spray in reducing the incidence of POST in paediatric patients.

Methods

This randomized, double-blind, prospective study included 142 children 6-12 years of age, who were randomly assigned to receive either BH spray or control. After induction of anaesthesia, direct laryngoscope was placed and BH spray was applied to the upper trachea and vocal cord in the BH group and intubation was performed using a cuffed tube lubricated with normal saline. Intubation in the control group was performed using a cuffed tube lubricated with normal saline without any intervention. The

SUBMITTER: Yhim HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7126164 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature