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What is the recommended position for a child undergoing excision of lymphoid tissue from the oropharynx or nasopharynx?
What is the recommended position for a child undergoing excision of lymphoid tissue from the oropharynx or nasopharynx?
- Right lateral decubitus position
- Supine position (correct)
- Left lateral decubitus position
- Prone position
What is the recommended anesthesia technique for the third stage of adenotonsillectomy?
What is the recommended anesthesia technique for the third stage of adenotonsillectomy?
- Epidural anesthesia
- Intravenous or inhalational induction (correct)
- Local infiltration anesthesia
- Spinal anesthesia
Which medication is commonly used for analgesia after adenotonsillectomy?
Which medication is commonly used for analgesia after adenotonsillectomy?
- Antibiotics
- Warfarin
- Insulin
- Morphine (correct)
What is the ideal resuscitation option if bleeding occurs post-adenotonsillectomy?
What is the ideal resuscitation option if bleeding occurs post-adenotonsillectomy?
Which of the following complications may arise due to displaced or obstructed tubes during adenotonsillectomy?
Which of the following complications may arise due to displaced or obstructed tubes during adenotonsillectomy?
What preoperative care should be taken to exclude before performing adenotonsillectomy?
What preoperative care should be taken to exclude before performing adenotonsillectomy?
What is the recommended position for extubating a patient after adenotonsillectomy?
What is the recommended position for extubating a patient after adenotonsillectomy?
What is the initial analgesia option recommended post-adenotonsillectomy?
What is the initial analgesia option recommended post-adenotonsillectomy?
Why is LA infiltration of the tonsil bed not recommended after adenotonsillectomy?
Why is LA infiltration of the tonsil bed not recommended after adenotonsillectomy?
What is an important sign of potential bleeding from the tonsil/adenoid bed during recovery?
What is an important sign of potential bleeding from the tonsil/adenoid bed during recovery?
What is a common complication after adenotonsillectomy that may be detected many hours later?
What is a common complication after adenotonsillectomy that may be detected many hours later?
What is an important resuscitation consideration for patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy?
What is an important resuscitation consideration for patients undergoing adenotonsillectomy?
What is the recommended method to manage bleeding during adenotonsillectomy according to the text?
What is the recommended method to manage bleeding during adenotonsillectomy according to the text?
How should post-operative hemoglobin levels be managed in adults following adenotonsillectomy?
How should post-operative hemoglobin levels be managed in adults following adenotonsillectomy?
What technique is commonly used for airway protection during anesthesiology induction for adenotonsillectomy?
What technique is commonly used for airway protection during anesthesiology induction for adenotonsillectomy?
Which analgesic method is usually required post-operatively for adult patients following adenotonsillectomy?
Which analgesic method is usually required post-operatively for adult patients following adenotonsillectomy?
What is the standard treatment for patients presenting with peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) according to the text?
What is the standard treatment for patients presenting with peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) according to the text?
How should tonsillectomy patients be positioned during nasal operations to reduce bleeding?
How should tonsillectomy patients be positioned during nasal operations to reduce bleeding?
