Category: Laser Treatment
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About Co2 Laser Use in ENT
What is Laser? LASER is a special light beam. It means light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. The surgeries in which this beam of light is used are called laser surgery. Here Co2 laser is being discussed. Laser cuts an area by simply vaporizing the targeted tissue .The surrounding area undergoes negligible changes. It…
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Anesthesia Laser Surgery ENT:Practical Considerations
The surgeries in which laser beam of light is used are called laser surgery. Here Co2 Laser is used.Laser is now widely used in ENT surgeries without using knife which at the same time reduces bleeding completely or mostly. No electro cauterization or burning by electricity is required.Laser cuts an area by simply vaporizing the…
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Anesthesia:Laser Surgery of Throat
Putting a patient to sleep for laser surgery is a great challenge for the anesthetist.Skilled anaesthesia is required in ENT surgery as both the surgeon and the anaesthetist often share the same field.Lasers used for the surgeries in larynx and oral cavity can damage the endotracheal tube by excessive heat generation and start a fire.…