The application of an oropharyngeal throat pack in maxillofacial surgeries in Marathwada region

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Author Details : Jayant Landge, Pankaj Gavali*, Kanchan Shah, Asma Mohd Shoeb Fruitwala, Nilesh Ubale, Mohit Patil, Shruti Puranik

Volume : 10, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 53-57

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jooo.2024.009

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Abstract

Background: The objective of the research was to investigate the utilization of oropharyngeal throat pack during maxillofacial surgeries at various institutions in Maharashtra.
Materials and Methods:  A randomized prospective survey was conducted using a total of 139 anonymous questionnaires to investigate the utilization, attitudes, experiences, and mindsets of anesthesiologists (n = 53) and surgeons (n = 86). The study solely relied on questionnaire-based observations and did not involve any clinical research.
46.33% of individuals provided their responses. The utilization of Throat Pack (TP) is infrequent or non-existent among less than 33% of surgeons and slightly more than 33% of anaesthesiologists. Around 50% of the participating surgeons acknowledged being aware of 1 to 4 nonfatal adverse events. Notably, there exists a notable disparity in viewpoints concerning the removal of Throat Pack and the ultimate responsibility for its removal.
Conclusions:  Throat packs are commonly employed in maxillofacial surgeries. Moreover, it seems that despite recent advancements, there might still exist a divergence of viewpoints among the surgical and anaesthesiology teams concerning specific responsibilities.
 

Keywords: Throat pack, Oropharyngeal throat pack, Pharyngeal packing, Oral surgeries, Maxillofacial surgeries.

How to cite : Landge J, Gavali P, Shah K, Fruitwala A M S, Ubale N, Patil M, Puranik S, The application of an oropharyngeal throat pack in maxillofacial surgeries in Marathwada region. J Oral Med Oral Surg Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2024;10(1):53-57

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