A study evaluating the effects of throat packs during nasal surgery: a randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-017-4589-5
Abstract: The aims of this study were to identify differences in post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and throat pain between throat packed and non-packed patient groups in nasal surgery. This was a prospective, double blind, randomised… read more here.
Keywords: throat pain; throat; group; throat pack ... See more keywords
Throat Packs in Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery
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DOI: 10.1097/scs.0000000000007358
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text Abstract Throat packs are used in a wide range of surgical and dental procedures. Indications for use include; airway stabilization, reducing the risk of aspiration, and postoperative… read more here.
Keywords: craniofacial surgery; throat packs; throat pack; throat ... See more keywords
Have we reached the end for throat packs inserted by anaesthetists?
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DOI: 10.1111/anae.14168
Abstract: Throat packs have traditionally been placed in order to collect shed blood, bodily or external fluids and other material that may collect in the oropharynx during nose, throat, oral and maxillofacial surgery. They are also… read more here.
Keywords: end; throat; throat packs; throat pack ... See more keywords
An indication for a throat pack? A reply
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DOI: 10.1111/anae.14382
Abstract: Dr. Norman makes an interesting point. He writes that, in his own clinical practice, a throat pack is inserted during paediatric dental extractions in order to catch any tooth or bone fragments which will then… read more here.
Keywords: pack reply; tooth bone; throat; indication throat ... See more keywords