Dr Nadeem Naqvi1 Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Anesthesia, Critical Care
Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College, Karachi.
He is affiliated to Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College, Karachi. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. 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»