Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Apr 2010
Randomized Controlled TrialRole of dexamethasone in reducing pain after endoscopic sinus surgery in adults: a double-blind prospective randomized trial.
We sought to study postoperative pain after endoscopic sinus surgery and to evaluate the efficacy of dexamethasone sodium phosphate in reducing pain and rescue analgesic requirements. ⋯ Dexamethasone injection at the time of induction of general anesthesia is not superior to placebo in controlling early postoperative pain in patients who undergo endoscopic sinus surgery.
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Ann Oto Rhinol Laryn · Apr 2010
Use of double electrode pads for intraoperative monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve.
We describe a novel technique using double electrode pads for intraoperative neuromonitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve. This is a novel setup of intraoperative neuromonitoring that helps protect against faulty readings due to tube migration during surgery and allows for the recording of "side-specific" recurrent laryngeal nerve information. This method has not been previously described in the literature. This original approach to neuromonitoring helps guard against tube migration, simplifies the intubation process, allows for the acquisition of side-specific information, and is less expensive than use of commercially available integrated endotracheal tubes.