Clinical & Experimental Cardiology
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Lidocaine gel for lubricating LMA

3^rd International Conference on Clinical & Experimental Cardiology

April 15-17, 2013 Hilton Chicago/Northbrook, USA

Mohammad Nasseri

Posters: J Clin Exp Cardiolog

Abstract :

Introduction: Sore throat is one of the most common complications of general anesthesia with a prevalence of about 90% in some reports. This complication could occur by using Laryngeal Mask Airway and in the absence of intubations. This study considers examining the effectiveness of lidocaine gel on the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat in patients with Laryngeal Mask Airway under general anesthesia. Methods: Sixty patients were divided randomly into two study groups. One Ml of 2% lidocaine gel or one Ml of water- based gel was used for lubricating the back surface of LMA in the intervention and control group respectively. LMA was inserted by one anesthetist nurse in all patients. After 24 hour the patients were questioned about sore throat and itching of the throat. Results: Demographic data?s were comparable. The two groups had no differences in respect to study outcomes. Discussion: Using lidocaine gel for lubricating LMA cannot reduce sore throat and itching of the throat.