TS Misra Medical College,
Amausi, 3/165, Vishesh Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226010
India
Research Article
Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Nebulised Budesonide with Nebulised Dexamethasone in Reducing Post-operative Sore Throat in Patients undergoing Elective Lumbar Spine Surgery in Prone Position
Author(s): Sounak Paul, Richa Gangwar and Krishna Mall PratapSounak Paul, Richa Gangwar and Krishna Mall Pratap
Aims of the Study: Postoperative Sore Throat (POST), a frequent adverse event after general anesthesia
represents a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms. It may vary from laryngitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis, hoarseness,
cough, or dysphagia. It may adversely affect the post-operative satisfaction score and activities of the patients after
leaving hospital. Aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of inhaled dexamethasone with inhaled
budesonide in preventing POST in patients undergoing elective lumbar spine surgeries in prone position.
Patients and Methods: A total of 120 patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-II of
both sexes, aged 18-65 years were included in this study. Patients were randomly assigned into one of the two
groups of 60 patients each: Group B was nebulized with 5.. Read More»
Journal of Clinical Anesthesiology: Open Access received 31 citations as per Google Scholar report
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