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Implementation of Evidence Based Practices to Reduce Postoperative Sore Throat

Brusadin, Anthony
http://orcid.org/0009-0007-6507-2039
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=otbn1697666902915796

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2024, DNP, Otterbein University, Nursing.
An estimated 15 million endotracheal tube (ETT) intubations occur annually in the United States. In addition to pain and nausea, one of the leading complaints by patients after intubation is a sore throat. Postoperative sore throat (POST) is caused by increased pressure on the trachea from the ETT during intubation and after the ETT cuff has been inflated. To prevent the occurrences of POST many options were explored, including cuff material, shape, filling media, and ETT tube size. Through research one of the ways to reduce POST is by monitoring the cuff pressure of the ETT against the tracheal. Typically, Anesthesia providers use indirect measurements of the ETT cuff pressure such as pilot balloon palpation or minimal leak testing instead of a direct measurement with a manometer. Direct ETT cuff pressure monitoring is shown to be an effective way to monitor ETT cuff pressures when compared to other monitoring methods. Inadequate measurement of the pressure in the ETT cuff can lead to POST in many patients. The reduction of the instances of POST is important as it can not only cause physical harm to patients but also create a financial burden to them, facilities, and providers. The goal of this project implementation is to reduce the occurrences and duration of POST by directly monitoring the ETT cuff pressure intraoperatively with a manometer.
Brian Garrett (Advisor)
Amy Bishop (Committee Member)
Joy Shoemaker (Committee Member)
55 p.
Medicine; Nursing
Anesthesia, Endotracheal Tube, Sore Throat, Postoperative, Cuff Pressure

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  • Brusadin, A. (2024). Implementation of Evidence Based Practices to Reduce Postoperative Sore Throat [Doctoral dissertation, Otterbein University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=otbn1697666902915796

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Brusadin, Anthony. Implementation of Evidence Based Practices to Reduce Postoperative Sore Throat. 2024. Otterbein University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=otbn1697666902915796.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Brusadin, Anthony. "Implementation of Evidence Based Practices to Reduce Postoperative Sore Throat." Doctoral dissertation, Otterbein University, 2024. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=otbn1697666902915796

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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