Sore Throat After Open Neck Elective Surgery

Endotracheal tubes will be coated with 1% hydrocortisone acetate ointment prior to intubation. The ointment will be applied uniformly to the outer surface of the tube. This intervention aims to reduce postoperative throat inflammation and pain.

Endotracheal tubes will be treated with 0.05% lidocaine hydrochloride solution combined with chlorhexidine (Cathejell). The solution will be applied to the tube surface before intubation to provide local anesthesia and reduce postoperative throat discomfort.