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1. Endotracheal tubes should be lubricated before intubation to reduce the incidence of throat complications.
2. There should be standardized oropharyngeal suctioning protocol at intubation and extubation to reduce the incidence of throat complications.
3. All patients should be assessed, educated and treated accordingly for throat symptoms after general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation.
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