Comparison of endotracheal tube cuff pressure changes using air versus nitrous oxide in anaesthetic gases during laparoscopic abdominal surgeries

Conclusion Use of nitrous-oxide during laparoscopy increases cuff pressure resulting in increased incidence of postoperative sore throat. Cuff pressure should be monitored routinely during laparoscopy with nitrous-oxide anaesthesia.
Source: Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research