Laryngeal Mask Lubrication and Pharyngeal morbidities Comparison of topical application of saline, lignocaine, betamethasone gel

Dr. Neethu Rebecca Isaac; Dr. Bindu George; Dr. Manjula Devi

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2018

Laryngeal Mask Lubrication and Pharyngeal morbidities Comparison of topical application of saline, lignocaine, betamethasone gel

Dr. Neethu Rebecca Isaac, Dr. Bindu George, Dr. Manjula Devi

Abstract :

Sore throat, cough and hoarseness of voice are common in the post operative period following classic LMA insertion . This prospective randomized study is aimed at evaluating the efficacy of luicating agents like 0.9% saline, 2% lignocaine and 0.05% betamethasone gel in reducing post operative pharyngeal morbidities.

METHODS

ASA I-II patients undergoing short procedures under general anaesthesia with LMA were randomly divided into 3 equal groups ;saline, lignocaine and betamethasone gel groups. The patients will be assessed for post operative pharyngeal morbidities at 1 and 24 hours.

RESULTS The incidence of postoperative pharyngeal morbidities was 13.33%, among which sore throat was higher (10%). Among the three groups, saline showed higher incidence for postoperative sore throat (20%) . No single luicant was associated with statistically significant lower incidence of complaints . Comp� the ease of insertion of LMA, more than 2 attempt was more with saline(30%)

CONCLUSION No single luicant was associated with statistically significant lower incidence of post operative complaints.