How Does Tube Size Affect Patients’ Experiences of Postoperative Sore Throat and Hoarseness? A Randomised Controlled Blinded Study

How Does Tube Size Affect Patients’ Experiences of Postoperative Sore Throat and Hoarseness? A Randomised Controlled Blinded Study

Sore throat (POST) and hoarseness (PH) are common complaints after endotracheal intubation (EI). The aim of this study was to investigate whether tube size impacts the experiences of POST and PH after EI in patients undergoing elective surgery, as well as to document a possible role of gender. This...

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Main Authors: Pia Christiansen, Caroline Hornnes Pedersen, Hansjörg Selter, Lillian Odder, Jette Præstholm Riisager, Kjeld Damgaard, Signe Westmark, Niels Henrik Bruun, Dorte Melgaard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
endotracheal intubation
upper airway anatomy
postoperative sore throat
postoperative pain
patient care
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/24/5846

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