International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · May 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialEndotracheal tube cuff lidocaine is not superior to intravenous lidocaine in short pediatric surgeries.
Instillation of lidocaine into the endotracheal tube cuff is a method with reported efficiency in promoting a smoother emergence from anesthesia with endotracheal intubation. However, whether or not this method is helpful in children and in surgeries with short duration has not been investigated previously. ⋯ Our results indicate that intra-cuff lidocaine may not be beneficial in children and in surgeries with a short duration.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · May 2010
The significance of post-operative fever following airway reconstruction.
Post-operative management of children undergoing airway reconstruction has been well-described. However, many of these patients develop post-operative fevers. We conducted a retrospective review in an attempt to define the significance of post-operative fever following pediatric airway reconstruction. ⋯ Based on our review, most children undergoing LTPs will have insignificant fevers. Those children undergoing SSTLP and/or having post-operative atelectasis are at higher risk for post-operative fever. Fevers in children with double-stage procedures or all reconstruction cases with CXR findings other than atelectasis should have a thorough fever work-up.