A comparative study of two supraglottic airway devices the i-gel® and LMA supreme TM in reducing the incidence of post operative sore throat in patients undergoing day care surgeries under general anesthesia

Postoperative sore throat is a common complaint after general anaesthesia. Airway trauma caused by laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation are mainly responsible for this. Supraglottic airway devices offer an alternative to traditional tracheal intubation with potential benefit for ease of fit, less disturbance of the airway and less incidence of postoperative sore throat. The aim of … Read more

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