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Draping for neck surgery requiring endotracheal tube manipulation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 October 2011

C L Dalton ,
P J Clamp  and
G C Porter
C L Dalton*
Affiliation:
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Leighton Hospital, Crewe, UK
P J Clamp
Affiliation:
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK
G C Porter
Affiliation:
Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, St Michael's Hospital, Bristol, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mrs C L Dalton, Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Leighton Hospital, Crewe CW1 4QJ, UK E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

During airway surgery, the anaesthetist may be required to manipulate or withdraw the endotracheal tube. Traditional surgical head drapes often make access to the tube difficult, therefore limiting control of the airway and risking de-sterilisation of the surgical field. We report a new method of draping for major neck operations that permits easy access to the endotracheal tube while maintaining sterility of the operative field.

Keywords

Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical ProceduresTracheostomyLaryngectomyIntubationIntratrachealBedding and Linens
Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 126 , Issue 3 , March 2012 , pp. 307 - 308
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2011

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