Deksametason Intravena dalam Mengurangi Insidens Nyeri Tenggorok Pascabedah

Tracheal intubation is often used to give positive-pressure ventilation and prevent aspiration during general anesthesia. However, the use of this airway device can cause postoperative sore throat (POST). This study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of prophylactic intravenous dexamethasone and triamcinolone acetonide paste in reducing POST. This study was a double-blind randomized clinical trial conducted during April–May 2013 in Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital on patients scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia using endotracheal tube. Subjects were randomly allocated into two groups; 61 patients in dexamethasone group and 60 patients in triamcinolone group. Before induction, the dexamethasone group received 10 mg of intravenous dexamethasone and placebo paste on the endotracheal tube cuff. Triamcinolone group received 2 mL of intravenous normal saline and triamcinolone acetonide paste on the endotracheal tube cuff. POST scores were evaluated immediately after the operation, 2-hours, and 24-hours after the operation. There was no significant difference in the incidence of POST immediately after the operation between the two groups (27.9% in group dexamethasone vs 18.3% in group triamcinolone, p=0.214). Topical triamcinolone acetonide is equally effective compared to prophylactic intravenous dexamethasone in reducing the incidence of POST.