Rapid standardized operating rooms (RAPSTOR) in thyroid and parathyroid surgery.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of a high efficiency rapid standardized OR (RAPSTOR) for hemithyroid/parathyroid surgery using standardized equipment sets (SES) and consecutive case scheduling (CCS) on turnover times (TOT), average case volumes, patient outcomes, hospital costs and OR efficiency/stress.

Methods: Patients requiring hemithyroidectomy (primary or completion) or unilateral parathyroidectomy in a single surgeon's practice were scheduled consecutively with SES. Retrospective control groups were classified as sequential (CS) or non-sequential (CNS).

Evaluating the impact of adenotonsillectomy for pediatric sleep-disordered breathing on parental sleep.

Objectives/hypothesis: To evaluate the impact of adenotonsillectomy for pediatric sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) on parental sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, and child quality of life.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

Methods: Pediatric patients aged 2 to 10 years with SDB and suspected obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) requiring adenotonsillectomy were identified at a single tertiary-care pediatric otolaryngology hospital.

Oral corticosteroid prescribing habits for rhinosinusitis: The American Rhinologic Society membership.

Background: In the field of otolaryngology, oral corticosteroids (OCS) are widely prescribed for rhinosinusitis. Although there is evidence in the literature regarding specific OCS dosing protocols, it is not known to what extent these recommendations are being followed.

Objective: To examine the current state of OCS prescribing habits for rhinosinusitis by American Rhinologic Society members.