Comparison Prophylactic Effects of Gargling Different Doses of Ketamine on Attenuating Postoperative Sore Throat: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Context: Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a common annoying problem following endotracheal (ET) intubation.

Aims: Comparing the impact of low and high doses of ketamine gargle on lowering POST incidence and severity.

Settings And Design: 96 patients selected for septoplasty surgery under general anesthesia were investigated through a single-blind randomized controlled trial.