Effect of caffeine on postoperative bowel movement and defecation after cesarean section.

Introduction: and Importance: Inadequate bowel movement after cesarean section (C-section) can delay the intake of solid diet. Coffee is reported to have beneficial effects on bowel motility after the surgery. This study is designed to evaluate the effects of coffee on bowel movement and defecation following C-section.

The Effect of Betamethasone Gel and Lidocaine Jelly Applied Over Tracheal Tube Cuff on Postoperative Sore Throat, Cough, and Hoarseness.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of betamethasone gel and lidocaine jelly (over tracheal tube cuff) compared with distilled water on the postextubation syndrome incidence (sore throat, cough, and hoarseness).

Design: Double-blind randomized clinical trial study was used.

Methods: Ninety-nine patients of either sex undergoing elective surgery, under general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation, were recruited.