Nasal surgery
M Nasal surgery 1. Introduction Nasal surgery is often performed to restore the caliber of the nasal airway or for cosmetic purposes. Whether for rhinoplasty, septoplasty, or septorhinoplasty, the nasal cavity…
Maxillofacial trauma
K Maxillofacial trauma 1. Introduction Traumatic disruption of the bony, cartilaginous, and soft tissues of the face and upper airway challenge the anesthesia provider to recognize the nature and extent of…
Myringotomy and tube placement
L Myringotomy and tube placement 1. Introduction A myringotomy allows the pressure to equalize between the middle ear and the atmosphere, reducing the pressure in the middle ear compartment. Simple tubes…
Laser surgery
Kink resistant Thick-walled nonflammable cuff reflects laser and transfers heatCuff difficult to deflate if puncturedMetal may reflect beam onto nontargeted tissue Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) InexpensiveNonreflectiveMaintains shape wellDouble cuff maintains seal…
Le fort procedures
J Le fort procedures 1. Introduction a) The usual preoperative diagnosis for patients with maxillary fractures is facial trauma. Le Fort fractures are frequently associated with other skull fractures, zygoma fractures, and…
Laryngectomy
2. Preoperative assessment Most patients are older and have a long history of tobacco and alcohol abuse. Associated medical problems may include COPD, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and alcohol withdrawal. a) History…
jet ventilation
G. jet ventilation 1. Introduction Jet ventilation has been used extensively for laryngeal surgery. When the trachea is not intubated, a metal needle mounted in the operating laryngoscope or passed through…
Intraocular procedures
F Intraocular procedures 1. Introduction Intraocular procedures may refer to vitrectomy, glaucoma drainage, corneal transplant, and open eye injury. These procedures involve entry into the vitreous humor. It is crucial to…
Dental restoration
C Dental restoration 1. Introduction Dental restoration procedures are performed under general anesthesia for a multitude of reasons. These include rampant cavities, history of mental disability, and an uncooperative patient who…
Foreign body aspiration
E Foreign body aspiration 1. Introduction Aspiration of foreign bodies is a common problem. There is a high morbidity and mortality, particularly in children, who aspirate foreign objects. Some common aspirants…
