Tonsillectomy
What is otitis media
inflammation of the middle ear
What is another name for adenoids
pharyngeal tonsils
How many sponges come in a tonsil sponge pack
5
What is used to remove the adenoids
Barnhill curette, La force adenotome
How is this case classified
Clean contaminated
What type of draping is used
ENT drapes; 3/4 sheet and U drape
What type of anesthesia
General/local
What is another name for fisher tonsil knife
Hockey stick
What is the skin prep
None
What type of incision is made
None
What is Fowler's position
Patient is in a seated or semi seated position
Why must you constantly be using suction
So the patient doesn't inhale surgical plume
How was this case handled
Sterile
What is the patients position
Supine with neck hyperextended or Fowlers if under local anesthesia
Define tonsillectomy
Surgical removal of palatine tonsils
How many types of tonsils are there
Three; palatine, pharyngeal (adenoids), lingual
What type of instruments is used
Tonsillectomy tray
What is the most common pathology
Tonsillitis
Other pathology for T&A
Tonsillitis, tonsil stones, otitis media
What can a red robins in catheter be used for
Uvula retractor by being inserted through the nostril