Effect on Postoperative Sore Throat of Lidocaine Jelly Application Over the Endotracheal Tube of Tapered-shaped Cuff

Last updated: October 30, 2016
Sponsor: Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center
Overall Status: Trial Status Unknown

Phase

4

Condition

Pharyngitis

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT02952157
LidoTaper
  • Ages 18-80
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Postoperative sore throat is a complication after general anesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation. The investigators will evaluate the efficacy of lidocaine jelly application on the endotracheal tube with taper-shaped cuff regarding postoperative sore throat.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ASA I-III

  • Patients scheduled for general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation

  • Patients scheduled for surgery which duration is expected to less than 3 hr

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Difficult airway

  • Rapid sequence induction

  • Recent sore throat

  • Recent upper respiratory infection

  • Asthma

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

  • Chronic cough

  • Pregnancy

  • Allergy to lidocaine

  • Friable teeth

  • History of head and neck surgery

  • Multiple intubation attempts

  • Regional anesthetic agents

  • Gastric tube

  • Dexamethasone

Study Design

Total Participants: 210
Study Start date:
November 01, 2016
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2016