Abstract

Background: Use of supraglottic devices reduces incidence and severity of postoperative sore throat (POST), cough (POC) and hoarseness of voice (POHV) as compared to endotracheal intubation. We aimed to compare incidence and severity of POST, POC and POHV following use of Baska mask versus I-Gel.

Methods: Prospective, observational study conducted in forty patients undergoing elective surgery requiring general anesthesia. All patients received a generalized anesthesia protocol. After induction in patients of Group BM Baska mask was used whereas I gel was used in Group IG to provide general anesthesia. At end of surgery following a gentle oropharyngeal suctioning patients were extubated. Those with grade III sore throat were managed with dispersible Aspirin 75mg gargle. Pearson's chi-square test or Fisher's Exact test and Independent sample t-test were used as applicable for statistical analysis.

Results: Time taken for securing airway and number of attempts taken were significantly more in Group BM as compared to Group IG. But incidence of trauma did not show any statistically significant difference. Twenty percentages of patients in both groups had POST at 2 hours postoperatively. The incidence showed a downward trend up to 12hours. At 24 hours no patient in both groups had POST. Incidence and severity of POST, POC and POHV were comparable in both groups at all-time points.

Conclusion: Incidence and severity of POST, POC and POHV following use of I Gel and Baska mask did not show any significant difference despite I Gel insertions being faster with fewer attempts for proper placement.