Publications by authors named "R Suffern"
Article Synopsis
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, King's College Hospital developed a collaborative approach between Paediatric Dentistry and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) to treat pediatric patients with dental pain effectively, despite limited access to general anaesthetic.
- During the lockdown from March to June, 420 calls were triaged, resulting in 67 patients seen face-to-face; 41% were treated under local anaesthetic, while only 13% required general anaesthetic.
- The study showcases that the majority of pediatric patients could be treated successfully without general anaesthetic, highlighting the benefits of collaboration in patient care during challenging times like lockdowns.
A blacksmith's tale: use of a rare earth magnet to facilitate safe removal of a metallic fragment from the face.
Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
December 2020
A 48-year-old blacksmith presented to A&E after sustaining facial injuries while operating a metal punch press. Radiographs revealed the presence of a metallic foreign body within the cheek, but this was clinically impalpable. By using a neodymium rare earth magnet extraorally, it was possible to identify the position of the fragment several centimetres lateral to the entry wound.
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