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J Otolaryngol Head N · Apr 2012
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPain and discomfort during flexible nasolaryngoscopy: a randomized, controlled trial assessing the efficacy of oral mouthwash and topical lidocaine.
To test the hypothesis that using Listerine mouthwash prior to administration of topical nasal lidocaine will result in improved pain and comfort outcomes during flexible nasolaryngoscopy (FNL). ⋯ Using Listerine prior to application of lidocaine nasal spray reduces the pain and discomfort of FNL. This effect was most clinically significant in patients undergoing an extended or full bilateral nasal examination.
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J Otolaryngol Head N · Feb 2012
Comparative StudyRetrospective review of three antiemetic regimens versus no therapy in the prevention of postoperative and vomiting following adenotonsillar surgery.
To study the effect of intraoperative ondansetron and dexamethasone on postoperative vomiting in children undergoing tonsillectomy, adenotonsillectomy, or adenoidectomy. ⋯ The combined intraoperative use of ondansetron and dexamethasone appears to be superior to no antiemetic or ondansetron alone in reducing the incidence of vomiting in children undergoing adenotonsillar surgery.
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J Otolaryngol Head N · Feb 2012
Undergraduate otolaryngology education at the University of Toronto: a review using a curriculum mapping system.
The aim of Canadian medical school curricula is to provide educational experiences that satisfy the specific objectives set out by the Medical Council of Canada. However, for specialties such as otolaryngology, there is considerable variability in student exposure to didactic and clinical teaching across Canadian medical schools, making it unclear whether students receive sufficient teaching of core otolaryngology content and clinical skills. The goal of this review was to assess the exposure to otolaryngology instruction in the undergraduate medical curriculum at the University of Toronto. ⋯ Essential otolaryngology topics and skills are taught within the University of Toronto curriculum. The CMap was an effective tool to assess the otolaryngology curriculum and was able to identify gaps in otolaryngology education during the preclerkship years of medical school. As a result, modifications to the undergraduate curriculum have been implemented to provide additional teaching during the preclerkship years.
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J Otolaryngol Head N · Aug 2011
Comparative StudyWait times for head and neck cancer patients in the Maritime provinces.
To assess wait times for surgery and radiotherapy in head and neck cancer patients from the Maritime provinces. ⋯ Maritime head and neck cancer patients wait longer than established guidelines for both surgery and radiotherapy and may be at increased risk for negative outcomes because of delayed treatment.