The main objective of the proposed study is to clarify whether rotating a stylet-loaded endotracheal tube (ETT) 180 degrees prior to intubation will decrease the incidence of postoperative throat soreness, when compared to standard technique used in Standard of Care.
ASA I - III
Ambulatory patients undergoing general anesthesia with an Endotracheal Tube (ETT) placement
Admitted patients undergoing general anesthesia an Endotracheal Tube (ETT) placement
Age > 18 and < 90 years old
Age < 18 years old or age > 90 years old
Pregnant women
Prisoners
Any surgery involving the pharynx, larynx, vocal cords, trachea that will create confounding factors related to postoperative sore throat