Category: Snoring
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Concept of Multilevel Surgery
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is often a multi-level upper airway disorder in which anatomic factors in the nose, oral cavity, and throat collectively leads to obstruction during sleep. Nasal factors include deviated septum, turbinate hypertrophy, and adenoid hypertrophy. Oral cavity factors include large tongue, large tonsils, and uvular-palatal hypertrophy. Factors in the throat include large…
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Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema Awareness in ENT Surgeons
(Negative-pressure pulmonary edema accompanied by hemorrhage as a manifestation of upper airway obstruction during extubation is an uncommon problem that is potentially life-threatening.This is not uncommon after OSA surgery. Dr.Thomas, the senior anesthetist shares his experience of this fatal condition during sleep apnea surgery.) ENT surgeons dealing with airway surgery should have an understanding of…
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ENT Anesthesia in Children
Anaesthesia for ENT disorders in children represents a significant challenge and the Anaesthetist. Anaesthesia for this should be undertaken by the most senior Anaesthetist available.The main Anaesthetic implications are: a potentially hypovolaemic child, a full stomach of swallowed blood, repeat anaesthesia, a potentially difficult airway. Pre op Evaluation: Before the operation, your child will be…