Abstract
Background and Objectives: Controlled comparison between 0.05% betamethasone gel, 2% lidocaine jelly, lubricating gel applied over endotracheal tube to reduce postoperative sore throat, cough, and hoarseness of voice at 0,6,&24 hrs Materials And Methods: This study compares the incidence of postoperative sore throat, cough, and hoarseness ovoice after general anaesthesia when applying betamethasone gel (betamethasone group-B) or lidocaine jelly( lidocaine group -L) on the tracheal tube. 120 ASAclass I and II patients undergoing elective surgeries under general anaesthesia with orotracheal intubation were randomized into three groups: betamethasone gel, lidocaine jelly, and control groups (C group). In the post-anaesthesia care unit, all patients were interviewed on postoperative sore throat, cough, and hoarseness of voice at 0, 6, and 24 h after surgery. Results and Conclusion:Awide spread application of betamethasone gel (B) on the endotracheal tube decreases the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat, cough, and hoarseness of voice as compared to lignocaine group(L) and control group (c).
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