THE JELLY EFFECT- IMPACT OF 2% LIGNOCAINE JELLY APPLICATION ON THE INCIDENCE OF POST-INTUBATION SORE THROAT: A PROSPECTIVE COMPARISON

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  • DR SHANTHI S (POST GRADUATE )
  • DR SANJANA (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR), DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, SAVEETHA MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITALS,SAVEETHA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES, SAVEETHA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI - 602105, TAMIL NADU, INDIA
  • DR KISHANTH ( SENIOR RESIDENT ), THE DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY AT SREE BALAJI MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL IS LOCATED AT NO. 7, WORKS ROAD, CHROMEPET, CHENNAI - 600 044, TAMIL NADU, INDIA.
  • DR.MARIA PRISCILLA SENIOR LECTURER,DEPARTMENT OF ORAL MEDICINE & RADIOLOGY, SREE BALAJI DENTAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, CHENNAI, INDIA

Abstract

Background: Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common side effect after general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation, with incidence rates reported between 7% and 90%. Topical lignocaine has been explored as a preventative measure to reduce POST.

Objective: To evaluate whether applying 2% lignocaine jelly to the endotracheal tube lowers the incidence of sore throat in patients undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia.

Methods: In this prospective observational study, 60 patients aged 18–65 years, ASA I or II, scheduled for elective surgery were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A had their endotracheal tubes lubricated with 2% lignocaine jelly; Group B did not receive lignocaine. POST was assessed at 1, 6, 12, and 24 hours post-extubation.

Results: Group A experienced significantly fewer cases of moderate to severe sore throat at all time points (p < 0.05). No significant differences were found in the rates of hoarseness or cough between groups.

Conclusion: Applying 2% lignocaine jelly to the endotracheal tube effectively reduces the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat.

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S, D. S., SANJANA, D., KISHANTH, D., & PRISCILLA, D. (2025). THE JELLY EFFECT- IMPACT OF 2% LIGNOCAINE JELLY APPLICATION ON THE INCIDENCE OF POST-INTUBATION SORE THROAT: A PROSPECTIVE COMPARISON. TPM – Testing, Psychometrics, Methodology in Applied Psychology, 32(S1 (2025): Posted 12 May), 964–969. Retrieved from https://tpmap.org/submission/index.php/tpm/article/view/701

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Vol. 32 No. S1 (2025): Posted 12 May (2025): Posted: 12 May 2025

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