ENT Flashcards
what kind of tonsils are removed during a tonsillectomy?
palatine tonsils
what type of anesthesia is used in children?
general anesthesia, gas
why are adenectomys not performed on adults?
they adenoid glands deteriorate/atrophy
what type of suture is used on tonsilectomy
ABSORBABLE
synthetic, natural
what position do we put child in post tonsilectomy
simms
lateral
recovery
major complication for T&A (tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy)
airway obstruction
name instrument
jennings mouth gag
blade and handle combination for T&A
#12 blade #7 handle
describe a #12 blade
curved blade
incision made where for myringotomy?
tympanic membrane
identification
instrument used to grasp and place tube during myringotomy?
alligator forceps
4 pairs of parasinuses
- frontal
- ethmoid
- sphenoid
- maxillary
local anesthesia with epinephrine is used on nasal cases
analgesic properties and vasoconstriction
cocaine (2)
- never inject
- topical
SMR (submucosa resection) is performed on the?
nasal septim
endoscopic sinus surgery is performed with scope on what?
the sinuses
feature different on allis for ENT cases different from regular allis?
angled and long
the instrument that has two ends to it when used during a tonsillectomy,
hurd dissector
pilar retractor
otosclerosis is the formation of abnormal bone around the
ossicles of the ear
what type on procedure is this used for TMJ, Bronchoscpy, Ear, or Nose case?
nasal case?
how many types of tympanoplastys?
5
how many types of mastoidectomys?
3
adams apple is referred to as what?
thyroid cartilage
myringotomy is done to treat what disease process?
otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear)
the term PE tube?
pressure equalization tube
wound classification for cochlear implant
wound class 1
what is the position used for septoplasty under general anesthesia?
supine head tilted back
TMJ stands for
temporomandibular joint
the ear is divided into how many parts
3
3 functions of the external nose are?
warms, filters, and humidifies
which are of the paranasal sinuses are not located on the front of the face
sphenoid
opening of the eustachian tube is where?
middle ear
cranial nerve associated with sound equilibrium
8th cranial nerve
substances inserted to assist with hemostasis
gel-foam
type of knife used for myringotomy blade is
beaver handle
What surgery uses a scope BMT, T&A, SMR
BMT (bilateral myringotomy tubes)
Which the following is NOT a bone in the inner ear Stapes, Incus, anvil, hyoid?
hyoid
shape of the epiglottis is?
elongated, leaflike
only ring of trachea that is considered elastic in nature/?
the epiglottis
first sign something may be wrong
voice change
Which cases will most often be a wound class 1? T&A, UPPP, Parotidectomy, glossectomy
parotidectomy
What is NOT a usually post-op complication in many ENT cases, severe headace, infectous hemorrhage, or airway obstruction?
severe headache
What is the use of a red rubber retractor
retracting
Which of the following is NOT one of the fluid filled spaces of the cochlear tympanic canal, vestibular membrane, posterior canal, or the middle canal?
tympanic canal
swimmers ear is the condition called?
otitis externa
adjusting to sides of bed for pediatric patient is example of making setting
age appropriate
In what way can the anesthesia get out of the way of the surgeon but still be close to patient
Turn the table 90 degree
A separate person is assigned to the mother or father that comes with the child to the OR for what purpose
second patient
Why a pregnant scrub is not assigned to pediatric cases
Due to the Anesthesia gas there is no cuff on the tube
