JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialKetamine gargling and postoperative sore throat.
Tracheal intubation is a foremost cause of trauma to the airway mucosa, resulting in postoperative sorethroat (POST). The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness of ketamine gargle with placebo in preventing POST after endotracheal intubation. ⋯ Ketamine gargle reduces the incidence of POST after endotracheal intubation.