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Which type of endotracheal tube may be used for the excision of lymphoid tissue from the oropharynx or nasopharynx?
Which type of endotracheal tube may be used for the excision of lymphoid tissue from the oropharynx or nasopharynx?
What is the recommended position for the patient during tonsillar and adenoidal surgery?
What is the recommended position for the patient during tonsillar and adenoidal surgery?
Which anesthesia induction technique is specifically mentioned for patients with nasopharynx obstruction?
Which anesthesia induction technique is specifically mentioned for patients with nasopharynx obstruction?
What should be done to ensure reliable IV access during tonsillar and adenoidal surgery?
What should be done to ensure reliable IV access during tonsillar and adenoidal surgery?
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Which analgesic agents are recommended for postoperative pain management after tonsillar and adenoidal surgery?
Which analgesic agents are recommended for postoperative pain management after tonsillar and adenoidal surgery?
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Why is it important to exclude obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during the preoperative phase of tonsillar and adenoidal surgery?
Why is it important to exclude obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) during the preoperative phase of tonsillar and adenoidal surgery?
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What position is recommended for extubation after an adenotonsillectomy?
What position is recommended for extubation after an adenotonsillectomy?
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Why is blind pharyngeal suction with a rigid sucker not recommended after an adenotonsillectomy?
Why is blind pharyngeal suction with a rigid sucker not recommended after an adenotonsillectomy?
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What should be used to provide a necessary tilt in small children after an adenotonsillectomy?
What should be used to provide a necessary tilt in small children after an adenotonsillectomy?
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Why is local anesthetic (LA) infiltration of the tonsil bed not recommended after an adenotonsillectomy?
Why is local anesthetic (LA) infiltration of the tonsil bed not recommended after an adenotonsillectomy?
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What sign should be watched for in recovery after an adenotonsillectomy, indicating potential bleeding from the tonsil/adenoid bed?
What sign should be watched for in recovery after an adenotonsillectomy, indicating potential bleeding from the tonsil/adenoid bed?
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What is a common complication associated with tonsillar and adenoidal hyperplasia that can occur post-adenotonsillectomy and lead to problems like hypovolemia?
What is a common complication associated with tonsillar and adenoidal hyperplasia that can occur post-adenotonsillectomy and lead to problems like hypovolemia?
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What technique is generally preferred for endotracheal intubation in adenotonsillectomy procedures?
What technique is generally preferred for endotracheal intubation in adenotonsillectomy procedures?
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What is a common complication that may require the use of a nasopharyngeal pack in adenotonsillectomy?
What is a common complication that may require the use of a nasopharyngeal pack in adenotonsillectomy?
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In adenotonsillectomy, what is the purpose of using a wide-bore gastric tube after bleeding has stopped?
In adenotonsillectomy, what is the purpose of using a wide-bore gastric tube after bleeding has stopped?
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What technique may be required during nasal operations to reduce bleeding?
What technique may be required during nasal operations to reduce bleeding?
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In the context of adenotonsillectomy, what may occasionally be needed if bleeding from adenoids cannot be controlled?
In the context of adenotonsillectomy, what may occasionally be needed if bleeding from adenoids cannot be controlled?
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What should be avoided in the preoperative period to decrease the need for suppositories?
What should be avoided in the preoperative period to decrease the need for suppositories?
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