Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Dec 2019
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of Lavender Oil Inhalation on Reducing Presurgical Anxiety in Orthognathic Surgery Patients.
We hypothesized that lavender oil inhalation, before orthognathic surgery, would have an anxiolytic effect on patients. ⋯ The results of this study suggested that 1 hour of presurgical inhalation of 0.1-mL and 0.3-mL lavender oil diffusions in 120 mL of water did not have an anxiolytic effect on patients undergoing orthognathic surgery. Future studies will focus on different concentrations, different inhalation times, and higher study samples.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Dec 2019
Perceptions of Sexual Harassment in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training and Practice.
Despite increased awareness of sexually harassing behavior (SHB) and national movements such as #MeToo, SHB remains a persistent problem for women training in medical and surgical fields. The aims of the present study were to 1) estimate the prevalence and nature of SHBs in a set of female oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) residents and practicing surgeons in the United States; 2) measure and describe the subjective effects of SHBs on the professional development of female OMSs; and 3) measure the effect of SHB education in training programs and its association with its prevalence. ⋯ Our results have shown that SHBs received by female OMSs is common. Our findings suggest that SHBs erodes the personal confidence and career development of female OMS practitioners and residents. We recommend SHB educational training for all residents, faculty, and staff to ensure personal and academic growth in a safe environment.
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Dec 2019
Comparison of the Performance of Mask Ventilation Between Face Masks With and Without Air Cushion.
Mask ventilation is a basic technique for induction of anesthesia. In head and neck surgery, we have encountered difficulty in ventilation owing to facial deformities. Recently, a new type of face mask without an air cushion, the QuadraLite face mask (Intersurgical, Berkshire, UK), was developed. The aim of this study was to compare the performance of cases with predicted difficult mask ventilation between the new type of face mask and a traditional face mask. ⋯ The QuadraLite face mask is compact because there is no air cushion, and it can provide sufficient mask ventilation as well as a traditional face mask with an air cushion even in patients with a difficult airway.