Pia Christiansen, Caroline Hornnes Pedersen, Hansjörg Selter, Lillian Odder, Jette Præstholm Riisager, Kjeld Damgaard, Signe Westmark, Niels Henrik Bruun, Dorte Melgaard
Sore throat (POST) and hoarseness (PH) are common complaints after endotracheal intubation (EI). The aim of this study was to investigate whether tube size impacts the experiences of POST and PH after EI in patients undergoing elective surgery, as well as to document a possible role of gender. This randomised, controlled, blinded study was conducted at Aalborg University Hospital, Thisted, Denmark or North Denmark Regional Hospital, Denmark. A total of 236 patients (53.4% female, mean age 50.9 years (SD 14...
December 13, 2021: Journal of Clinical Medicine