Effect of Modified Endotracheal Intubation Protocol Combined With Early Oral Intake on Postoperative Recovery Quality in Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

1\. Turn on the electromyography (EMG) monitor and connect the EMG monitor to the patient as the patient is anesthetized; 2. View the vocal cords with video laryngoscope and intubate the patient with the EMG endotracheal tube; 3. Check the EMG monitor to confirm the correct contact between the electrodes and vocal cords; 4. Adjust the tube to achieve proper and stable contact between the electrodes and vocal cords; 5. Tape the EMG endotracheal tube at the midline and position the patient.

1\. Intubate the patient with the EMG endotracheal tube and note depth; 2. Position patient and verify the position via Glottic Exam or Respiratory Variation; 3. Fix tube position.

Patients will drink 30-50ml of normal temperature water after Steward scores ≥ 4 at PACU. If patients swallow successfully and have no significant discomfort symptoms, physicians will guide patients to resume drinking and eating gradually.

Patients will resume drinking water 6h after the operation at ward. Before patients resume oral drinking, they will be provided 10ml/kg 5% glucose saline intravenously.