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Use of Phenol as a Local Anaesthetic for Adult Grommet Insertion in Resource-Limited Settings: A Preliminary Report
Author
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-08-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Grommet insertion is one of the most commonly performed minor surgical procedures in otolaryngological practice.
For such minor procedures in the outpatient, local anaesthetics are preferred; this is even more so in adults especially for grommet insertion.
This study described our experience with the use of phenol as a local anaesthetic agent for grommet insertion in adults.
Methods.
Phenol was used as a local anaesthetic agent that was applied topically for grommet insertion in adult patients as outpatient procedures between January and September 2018 in two tertiary hospitals.
Data collected were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS IBM) version 23.0 computer software.
Results.
Nineteen ear drums were operated in patients aged between 20 and 52 years.
No pain or discomfort was reported by 89.5% and 94.7% had no bleeding.
There was no vertigo in all the cases that completed the procedures.
Conclusion.
This preliminary result shows that the use of phenol as a topical local anesthetic is simple, safe, and effective especially in resource-limited environments.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Aluko, AbdulAkeem Adebayo. 2019. Use of Phenol as a Local Anaesthetic for Adult Grommet Insertion in Resource-Limited Settings: A Preliminary Report. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1166684
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Aluko, AbdulAkeem Adebayo. Use of Phenol as a Local Anaesthetic for Adult Grommet Insertion in Resource-Limited Settings: A Preliminary Report. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1166684
American Medical Association (AMA)
Aluko, AbdulAkeem Adebayo. Use of Phenol as a Local Anaesthetic for Adult Grommet Insertion in Resource-Limited Settings: A Preliminary Report. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1166684
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1166684