Otorhinolaryngological problems occurring within the intensive care unit.

Intensive Care Med

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, P.O. Box 5, 58100, Holon, Israel.

Published: June 2003

Objective: An overview of common otorhinolaryngological (ORL) problems and procedures in the intensive care unit (ICU) is presented.

Focus: Diagnostic, management, and treatment aspects of some conditions are discussed with emphasis on the potential difficulties encountered in the ICU. Approach recommendations are outlined as well as a list of required basic equipment.

Conclusions: Otorhinolaryngology should be included in intensive care continuing medical education programs.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00134-003-1764-5DOI Listing

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