Prophylactic zinc versus placebo lozenges in preventing post-operative sore throat following intubation using king vision video laryngoscope: A comparative study

Background: Post-operative sore throat (POST) can be a cause of great discomfort after endotracheal intubation with an incidence of up to 65%. While there are studies demonstrating the efficacy of prophylactic zinc lozenges in decreasing POST in patients intubated using MacIntosh laryngoscope, simil...

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Published in:	Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Main Authors:	Anas Parappurath, Arpana Kedlaya, Anjali T M Ollapally
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2024-10-01
Subjects:	endotracheal intubation; king vision video laryngoscope; post-operative sore throat; zinc lozenges
Online Access:	https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/67226