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Breathing straws

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2009

G Dhanasekar ,
D Simmen  and
H R Briner
G Dhanasekar*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK
D Simmen
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Hirslanden Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland
H R Briner
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Hirslanden Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland
*
Address for correspondence: Mr G Dhanasekar, 6 Woodhayes Croft, Wolverhampton WV10 8PP, UK. Fax: 01902 861022 E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

Nasal CavityOtorhinolaryngologic Surgical ProceduresNasal Airway
Type
Short Communications
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 124 , Issue 1 , January 2010 , pp. 73 - 74
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2009

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