Journal of Disability and Oral Health
- Cover Date:
- December 2019
- Print ISSN:
- 1470-8558
- Vol:
- 20
- Issue:
- 4
A survey of current practice in using throat packs in dental general anaesthetics in England
Abstract
Throat packs have been used for several years in general anaesthetics undertaken for dental surgery. This study
aims to evaluate the current practice in placing throat packs in dental general anaesthetics across various trusts
and hospitals in England; comparing current practice with the recommendations outlined in the BSDH general
anaesthetic guidelines, taking into consideration the new body of evidence and anaesthetists’ preference and
rationale behind their current practice. Results showed that there is inconsistency in current practice on using a
throat pack amongst anaesthetists and between dental specialities. The survey found that the number of
complications occurring as a result of using a throat pack in comparison to the absence of a throat pack are
analogous. Indications and evidence for using a throat pack remains equivocal.
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