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Comparison of the effects of remifentanil and alfentanil on intraocular pressure in cataract surgery [PDF]
Background: Anesthesia for ophthalmic surgery requires management of intraocular pressure (IOP) during perioperative period. In an open eye, in conditions such as after traumatic injury or during cataract surgery, IOP increase can lead to permanent ...
اخوان اکبری, قدرت+3 more
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The role of ENT surgeons in snoring assessment : some prospective preliminary evidence [PDF]
Objectives: To determine (i) the prevalence of unsuspected upper aerodigestive tract disease in snorers, (ii) the diagnostic yield of routine flexible endoscopy and (iii) the relationship between symptoms of upper aerodigestive tract disease and ...
Elshaug+8 more
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ABSTRACT Background Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction (RCPD), also known as “No Burp Syndrome,” is a rare condition characterized by the inability to burp due to cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction. Patients experience bloating, chest and abdominal discomfort, gurgling sounds, and excessive flatulence, which significantly impact quality of life ...
Salwa AlRashed AlHumaid+2 more
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Direct laryngoscopy versus videolaryngoscopy in COVID-19 patient intubation
Introduction: Many COVID-19 patients require ventilation. Direct laryngoscopy is the traditional method used for airway management; however, videolaryngoscopy is an alternative in these patients.
Carlos Enrique Fdez Montoya
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Objective Tracheal intubation using a direct laryngoscope is difficult to teach. The McGrath videolaryngoscope, a Macintosh-like device with a camera, can be used as a direct laryngoscope to educate novices under supervision using the screen. We compared
In Kyong Yi+4 more
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Orotracheal intubation in infants performed with a stylet versus without a stylet [PDF]
Background: Neonatal endotracheal intubation is a common and potentially life-saving intervention. It is a mandatory skill for neonatal trainees, but one that is difficult to master and maintain.
Davis, Peter G.+7 more
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Evidence supporting the use of serial intralesional steroid injections (ILSIs) as an adjunct therapy for patients with idiopathic subglottic stenosis (iSGS) remains inconclusive. In our prospective study of 75 patients with iSGS, ILSI use was associated with a significantly reduced risk of recurrence (hazard ratio = 0.20; 95% confidence interval 0.08–0.
Shengjie Ying+17 more
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Transoral laser surgery for laryngeal carcinoma: has Steiner achieved a genuine paradigm shift in oncological surgery? [PDF]
Transoral laser microsurgery applies to the piecemeal removal of malignant tumours of the upper aerodigestive tract using the CO2 laser under the operating microscope.
A Nicolaides+14 more
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This prospective study assessed the accuracy, safety, and tolerance of 490 office‐based biopsies for the diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal lesions. Results showed that OBBs, mainly taken from the glottic and supraglottic larynx, were generally well‐tolerated, with a low complication rate and high diagnostic accuracy.
Alexander Clark+4 more
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The Application of Airtraq (fibreoptic intubation device) to Otolaryngology [PDF]
The anaesthetic laryngoscope Airtraq is designed for the difficult airway. This disposable laryngoscope requires minimal cervical manipulation and unlike other common anaesthetic larynmgoscopes contains a channel for the guidance of an endotracheal tube.
Mendis, D, Oates, J
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