A prospective study to evaluate the role of ketamine hydrochloride gargles for attenuating postoperative sore throat in patients undergoing general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation

Abstract

Aim and Objective:: To determine the role of ketamine hydrochloride gargles for attenuating postoperative sore throat in patients undergoing general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation. Material and Method: 100 patients of ASA grade 1&2 undergoing general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation were included in this study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups of 50 each. Group A received normal saline gargle before surgery. Group B received ketamine gargles before surgery. Surgeries were done under routine general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation. Postoperative pain was assessed by a four pointer scale. Results: Incidence of sore throat is significantly low (32%) in ketamine group in comparison to placebo group (46%) Conclusion: As per our study ketamine gargles are effective in attenuating postoperative sore throat in comparison to control group.