Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology
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Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol · Oct 2018
ReviewIntegrative care of the patient with head and neck cancer.
To review the literature on integrative care of the patient with head and neck cancer. ⋯ 5.
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Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol · Oct 2018
Emergency front-of-neck airway by ENT surgeons and residents: A dutch national survey.
ENT surgeons and anesthesiologists work closely together in managing challenging airway cases. Sharing knowledge, experiences, and expectations interdisciplinary is essential in order to facilitate decision-making and adequate management in emergency front-of-neck airway cases. ⋯ 5.
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Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol · Feb 2018
A retrospective analysis on patients at high-risk for obstructive sleep apnea undergoing ear, nose, and throat surgeries.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be related to episodes of oxygen de-saturation, hypercapnia, cardiovascular dysfunction, cor-pulmonale, and pulmonary hypertension. STOP-BANG is an acronym for eight specific questions used to assess the likelihood of OSA. If the individual exhibits three or more of these indicators, he/she should be considered to be at high risk for OSA complications. Therefore, the decision of proceeding with inpatient versus outpatient ENT surgery still remains controversial. The primary objective of the study was to identify and correlate desaturation (SPO2 <90%) episodes and risk factors. ⋯ 4.
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Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol · Dec 2017
The Efficacy of Lavender Aromatherapy in Reducing Preoperative Anxiety in Ambulatory Surgery Patients Undergoing Procedures in General Otolaryngology.
Preoperative anxiety is a common problem in hospitals and other health care centers. This emotional state has been shown to negatively impact patient satisfaction and outcomes. Aromatherapy, the therapeutic use of essential oils extracted from aromatic plants, may offer a simple, low-risk and cost-effective method of managing preoperative anxiety. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of lavender aromatherapy in reducing preoperative anxiety in ambulatory surgery patients undergoing procedures in general otolaryngology. ⋯ 2b.
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Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol · Oct 2017
ReviewSurgical repair of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks: A systematic review.
To review the safety and efficacy of surgical management for spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks of the anterior and lateral skull base. ⋯ 2a, Systematic Review.