Prevention of sore throat after nasotracheal intubation.
The influence of tube size, cuff inflation, and pharyngeal packing on development of sore throat after nasotracheal intubation was studied. Pharyngeal packing was found to be the most significant factor, followed by tube size and inflation of the cuff.
Fine
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Department of Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh, Montefiore Hospital, PA 15213.
Kaltman
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Bianco
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006611:High-Frequency Jet Ventilation; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*