Gargling with ketamine preoperatively decreases postoperative sore throat after endotracheal intubation in middle ear surgeries: A prospective randomized control study.

Postoperative sore throat (POST) is the eighth most common side effect in the postoperative period. Though it is considered as a minor side effect, it can lead to significant discomfort for the patient. Increased morbidity due to postoperative sore throat could have a big impact on outcomes with an increased economic burden to the nation.