The Anaesthetic Efficacy of Tetracaine and Oxymetazoline Compared With Co-Phenylcaine in Healthy Individuals.

Objectives: Nasal anaesthetic-decongestant sprays are commonly used prior to nasal instrumentation, such as flexible and rigid nasal endoscopy. Co-phenylcaine (lignocaine 5%, phenylephrine 0.5%, ENT Technologies Pty Ltd.

Colonic Investigation following acute diverticulitis in Northland, New Zealand.

Aim: Diverticulitis is common and increasing in incidence. The risk of malignancy in those with uncomplicated diverticulitis is estimated to be 0.7%, compared with 10% in complicated diverticulitis.

Impact of rurality and ethnicity on complexity of acute diverticulitis in Northland, New Zealand.

Background: Acute diverticulitis is a common general surgical condition associated with significant costs and healthcare burden. It is unknown if rurality represents a barrier to healthcare and whether ethnic disparities exist in Northland, New Zealand. This study, therefore, aims to assess the impact of rurality and ethnicity on complexity, management, and outcomes in patients with acute diverticulitis.