Heated Breathing Circuit on Postoperative Sore Throat After Double-lumen Endobronchial Tube Insertion

Influence of Heated Breathing Circuit on Postoperative Sore Throat in Patients Undergoing Double-lumen Endobronchial Tube Insertion

This investigation is planned to compare the incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat according to the use of heated breathing circuit in patients undergoing double-lumen endotracheal intubation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ASA I-III
• Patients scheduled for double-lumen 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