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Breathing straws

Dhanasekar, G. ; Simmen, D. ; Briner, H R.

In: The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 2010, vol. 124, no. 1, p. 73-74

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    Titre
    • Breathing straws
    Auteur
    • Dhanasekar, G.. Department of Otolaryngology, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK
    • Simmen, D.. Department of Otolaryngology, Hirslanden Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland
    • Briner, H R.. Department of Otolaryngology, Hirslanden Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland
    Type de document
    • Postprint
    Langue
    • Anglais
    Publié dans
    • The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 2010, vol. 124, no. 1, p. 73-74. Cambridge University Press
    Autre version électronique
    Identifiant OAI-PMH
    • oai:doc.rero.ch:294590
    Summary
    Following nasal, septal or endoscopic surgery, it is common practice to insert nasal packs in both nasal cavities to achieve haemostasis, if there has been any bleeding at the end of the procedure. However, such packs make it difficult for patients to breathe, mainly in the first post-operative night which leads to discomfort and poor sleep. To enable patients to breathe better with nasal packs in situ, we describe a simple technique using trimmed straws and wrapped Netcell® packs for post-operative care following septal surgery, rhinoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery. These packs also assist suction of any blood or mucous from the post-nasal space