About this trial
This study aims to evaluate whether allowing early oral hydration on demand effectively relieves postoperative thirst and enhances patient satisfaction in individuals undergoing urological endoscopic procedures
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Male and female patients aged 18-65 years.
Scheduled for elective urological endoscopic procedures under general anesthesia.
Day-care endoscopic procedures.
ASA classification I-III.
Disqualifiers
Known gastrointestinal disorders contraindicating early oral hydration (e.g., peptic ulcer disease, hiatal hernia, irritable bowel syndrome, esophagitis, or prior gastrointestinal surgery).
Inability to express thirst or communicate (e.g., language barrier, altered consciousness).
Requirement for nasogastric suction.
History of facial, oropharyngeal, or laryngeal surgery.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Early oral hydration
- No early oral hydration (As per Standard PACU Protocol)