Jaw-thrust on Postoperative Sore Throat

Influence of Two-handed Jaw Thrust on Postoperative Sore Throat

This investigation is planned to compare the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat according to the use of two-handed jaw thrust maneuver in patients undergoing endotracheal intubation for general anesthesia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA I-III
• Patients scheduled for general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Difficult airway
• Mallampatti scores greater than 2
• Recent sore throat
• Cervical spine disease
• Recent upper respiratory infection
• Recent analgesics
• History of head and neck surgery
• Friable teeth
• Multiple intubation attempts