Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
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Postoperative sore throat (POST) has been one of the most common complaints after anesthesia. In Siriraj Hospital, a high volume of general anesthesia is performed annually, but there was limited data regarding this complaint. ⋯ POST was common after general anesthesia. Careful airway management might be the key to prevent this occurrence and to improve the quality of anesthetic care.
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Hyperkalemia is common when spironolactone and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEls) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are combined. ⋯ The prevalence of hyperkalemia in adult patients taking spironolactone and ACEIs or ARBs is 11.2%. Risk of hyperkalemia is chronic kidney disease, high serum potassium, and high spironolactone use.