Project overview
This randomized, single-blinded controlled trial compared the effectiveness of preoperative lignocaine lozenges and ginger lollipops in reducing postoperative sore throat (POST) in 100 adult patients undergoing short elective surgeries under general anesthesia. Participants received either lignocaine lozenges or ginger lollipops one hour before intubation, and the incidence and severity of POST were assessed at 0, 2, 4, and 6 hours postoperatively using a numerical rating scale. At 4 hours—the primary endpoint—the lignocaine group showed significantly lower rates of moderate to severe POST compared to the ginger group (p<0.05). Similar trends were seen at 2 and 6 hours, though the difference was not statistically significant at 0 hours. Patients in the lignocaine group also reported higher satisfaction. Both interventions were well tolerated with no adverse effects. These findings support incorporating lignocaine lozenges into preoperative
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