Dr Ali Asgher Saifuddin2 Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Anesthesia, Critical Care
Consultant Anesthesiologist, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College, Karachi.
He is affiliated to a Consultant Anesthesiologist, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College, Karachi. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Special Issue Article Open Access
Author(s): Dr Nadeem Naqvi1, Dr Ali Asgher Saifuddin2, Dr. Sarosh-ul-Hassan3
Post-operative sore throat (POST) happens in 21-65 percent of patients who undergo endotracheal intubation under General Anesthesia. Though considered as a minor complication, it may cause significant post-operative morbidity and patient dissatisfaction. The aim of our investigation was to compare of the effect of Intra-cuff Ketamine Versus Alkalinized Lidocaine for prevention of Post-Operative Sore Throat at a tertiary care Hospital at Karachi. This single center, cross sectional study was conducted for a duration of one month. Total 60 participants were included in the study as per the pre-set inclusion criteria and were divided randomly among 2 groups, Group K (Intra-cuff Ketamine) and group LA (Alkalinized Lidocaine). Primary Outcomes including severity of post-operative sore throat... view moreĀ»