The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology
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Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol. · Nov 2018
The Study of Laryngoscopic and Autonomic Patterns in Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction.
(1) Identify laryngeal patterns axiomatic to exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) and (2) investigate the role of autonomic function in EILO. ⋯ "Paradoxical" inspiratory and blunted expiratory vocal fold pattern responses to exercise best characterize EILO. Group differences were only seen with exercise challenge, thus highlighting the utility of provocation and control groups to identify EILO.
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Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol. · Nov 2018
Postoperative Monitoring Following Adenotonsillectomy for Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy (T&A) for severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are usually admitted for observation, and many surgeons use the intensive care unit (ICU) for observation due to the risk of postsurgical airway obstruction. Given the limited resources of the pediatric ICU (PICU), there is a push to better define the patients who require postoperative monitoring in the PICU for monitoring severe OSA. ⋯ Based on the data presented here and academy recommendations, not all patients with severe OSA require ICU monitoring.