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Laryngeal Mask Airway: A Postoperative Sore Throat Clinical Practice Guideline, Logan Williams
Laryngeal Mask Airway: A Postoperative Sore Throat Clinical Practice Guideline, Logan Williams
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One of the most common and preventable complications experienced by patients undergoing general anesthesia is a postoperative sore throat (POST). Up to 70% of patients who receive a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) during anesthesia suffer from POST. Despite its regular occurrence and designation as a minor complication, POST has proven to be a distressing complication for patients afflicted. Consequently, a perceived minor complication can, in fact, play a major role in a patient’s perception of their care, the skill of their anesthesia provider, and their overall satisfaction with their experience.
Evidence shows that inflation of LMA cuffs beyond the recommended …