Flexible transnasal endoscopy-assisted placement, as well as 35 mm radiography, and electromagnetic and capnometry assistive devices can reduce complications and lower misplacement rates associated with NGTs
Medical Versus Surgical Management of Pediatric Orbital Subperiosteal Abscesses
Patients with orbital SPA who have advanced ophthalmologic findings such as impaired visual acuity, or large abscesses, should be treated surgically, while less serious cases can be treated conservatively with IV antibiotics, nasal saline lavage, and topical decongestants
Does Exposure to Laser Plume Place the Surgeon at High Risk for Acquiring Clinical HPV Infection?
Risk of transmission of HPV to surgeons appears to be low, and evacuation of plume from surgical field is an effective strategy to prevent viral contamination
Are Diagnostic Tests Useful for Nasal Valve Compromise?
Without a gold standard test to diagnose nasal valve compromise, history and physical exam are key measures for distinguishing among septal, turbinate, and sidewall causes.
What Is the Evidence for Use of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Clean-Contaminated Head and Neck Surgery?
Antibiotic prophylaxis is effective when used in clean-contaminated oncologic surgery, but shouldn’t be used beyond 24 hours postoperatively
Are Prophylactic Antibiotics Necessary for Otologic Surgery?
Routine use of prophylactics in clean otologic surgery is not supported by evidence, and their role in contaminated cases warrants more research
Are Stents Necessary after Choanal Atresia Repair?
Patient outcomes are good regardless of whether postoperative stents are used, but repair without stents lessens intensity of postsurgical management and avoids potential for stent-related complications
Are Mastoid Pressure Dressings Necessary after Otologic Surgery to Prevent Postoperative Hematomas?
Evidence does not support routine use of mastoid pressure dressing to prevent hematoma, but loose dressings may be beneficial
Does Perioperative Sleep Disruption Impact Pain Perception?
Sleep interruptions can reduce patients’ threshold of pain, increase risk of complications, extend convalescence, contribute to poor physical/mental performance, lower patient satisfaction
Should Intranasal Splints Be Used after Nasal Septal Surgery?
Conventional splints have been linked to increased postoperative pain; thinner splints may result in improved mucosal status, less postsurgical discomfort
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