Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Dec 2005
Comparative Study Clinical TrialCricoid palpability as a selection criterion for bedside tracheostomy.
To prospectively evaluate the significance of cricoid cartilage palpability as a selection criterion for bedside tracheostomy and to prospectively compare a cohort of patients undergoing bedside tracheostomy with another cohort receiving operating room tracheostomy. ⋯ These findings will aid in the development of protocols and pathways for surgical airway management in critically ill patients to maximize cost-effective, high-quality care.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Dec 2005
Randomized Controlled TrialBipolar radiofrequency dissection tonsillectomy: a prospective randomized trial.
To conduct a prospective randomized controlled study presenting and comparing bipolar radiofrequency dissection tonsillectomy (BRDT) to cold dissection tonsillectomy (CDT) regarding intra-operative blood loss, operative time, postoperative pain, and postoperative complications including hemorrhage. ⋯ BRDT is a new, easy, and safe technique that offers a complete eradication of the tonsillar disease, short operating time, minimal intra-operative blood loss, and a suitable cost with no additional increase in postoperative pain and hemorrhage when compared to the conventional CDT. Our experience promotes BRDT as the preferred method of tonsillectomy.