Otorhinolaryngological problems occurring within the intensive care unit

Yehudah Roth*, Maxim Sokolov, Moshe Adler, Tiberiu Ezry, Moshe Harell

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Objective: An overview of common otorhinolaryngological (ORL) problems and procedures in the intensive care unit (ICU) is presented. Focus: Diagnostic, management, and treatment aspects of some conditions are discussed with emphasis on the potential difficulties encountered in the ICU. Approach recommendations are outlined as well as a list of required basic equipment. Conclusions: Otorhinolaryngology should be included in intensive care continuing medical education programs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)884-889
Number of pages6
JournalIntensive Care Medicine
Volume29
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Airway
  • Dental
  • Otitis
  • Salivary
  • Sinusitis
  • Tracheotomy

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