Efficacy of K-Y Jelly in Prevention of Postoperative Sore Throat After Nasal Surgery

Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a fairly common side effect of general anesthesia which is caused by the mucosal injury and nerve compression associated with tracheal intubation or laryngeal mask airway device insertion. In this randomized study, the authors evaluate the effect of K-Y jelly-soaked nasopharyngeal packs on POST and postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients subjected to nasal surgery.

Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a fairly common side effect of general anesthesia which is caused by the mucosal injury and nerve compression associated with tracheal intubation or laryngeal mask airway device insertion. In this randomized study, the authors evaluate the effect of K-Y jelly-soaked nasopharyngeal packs on POST and postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients subjected to nasal surgery. The present double-blinded randomized controlled study was conducted at Al-Azhar University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt. The study protocol was approved by the local ethical committee of Al-Azhar Faculty of Medicine and all patients provided informed consent before enrollment in the study.

Inclusion Criteria: Patients submitted to nasal surgery under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: Acute of chronic nasopharyngeal conditions, Gastroesophageal reflux, regurgitation, History of postoperative sore throat, nasal surgery for malignant disease, concurrent or recent use of systemic or topical agents used for sore throat or Mallampati grade more than 2.