Comparison of lidocaine viscous gargle and topical application on laryngeal mask airway in general anesthesia: A randomized clinical trial

CONCLUSION: Lidocaine viscous gargle showed no statistically significant difference in incidence of POST and incidence of pharynx dryness compared with topical application of lidocaine on the LMA. Both approaches were safe for patients receiving LMA.Chinese Clinical Trial Register No.: ChiCTR2200059720.PMID:38220237 | PMC:PMC10807662 | DOI:10.15537/smj.2024.45.1.20230368

Source: Saudi Medical Journal - January 14, 2024 Category: Middle East Health Authors: Yan Peng Ju Qian Yiqun Mao Source Type: research