Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery
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Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg. · Aug 2010
Dexamethasone administration and postoperative bleeding risk in children undergoing tonsillectomy.
To assess whether administration of dexamethasone during tonsillectomy is associated with a dose-dependent increased rate of postoperative tonsillectomy hemorrhage. ⋯ In this observational review of children undergoing tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy, perioperative dexamethasone administration is not associated with a dose-dependent elevation of postoperative hemorrhage rates after adjusting for age, sex, primary diagnosis, and surgical technique.
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Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg. · Aug 2010
Consequence of dysphagia in the hospitalized patient: impact on prognosis and hospital resources.
To determine if comorbid dysphagia in all hospitalized patients has the potential to prolong hospital stay and increase morbidity. Dysphagia is increasingly prevalent with age and comorbid medical conditions. Our research group has previously shown that dysphagia is a bad prognostic indicator in patients with stroke. ⋯ Dysphagia has a significant impact on hospital length of stay and is a bad prognostic indicator. Early recognition of dysphagia and intervention in the hospitalized patient is advised to reduce morbidity and length of hospital stay.