Research progress on prevention and treatment of sore throat after tracheal intubation

Abstract

Postoperative sore throat （POST） is a common and easily overlooked complication after endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia. It seriously affects patients satisfaction and the quality of postoperative recovery. However, the consensus on the best drugs or interventions for POST management remains controversial. This study reviews the influencing factors and progress of prevention and treatment of POST intubation under general anesthesia, in order to provide a reference for reducing the incidence of POST after endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia.

Keywords

• general anesthesia
• endotracheal intubation
• postoperative
• sore throat
• prevention and treatment
• chinese medicine