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Does post-operative nasal packing cause nocturnal oxygen desaturation?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. G. Buckley ,
S. A. Hickey  and
A. F.Fitzgerald O'Connor
J. G. Buckley*
Affiliation:
London
S. A. Hickey
Affiliation:
London
A. F.Fitzgerald O'Connor
Affiliation:
London
*
J. G. Buckley M.Sc, F.R.C.S., E.N.T. Department, St. Thomas Hospital, London SE1 7EH.
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Abstract

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Previous studies have shown an increased frequency and duration of apnoeic episodes during sleep when the nose is occluded. The aim of this study was to ascertain whether oxygen desaturation occurs with nasal occlusion by postoperative packing. Continuous digital pulse oximetry was carried out before and after submucous resection of the nasal septum in 17 otherwise healthy patients. Post-operative nasal packing produced a statistically significant change in oxygen saturation during sleep. The change was, however, of such small magnitude that it is unlikely to be clinically significant.

Keywords

Nasal packingOxygen desaturation
Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 2 , February 1991 , pp. 109 - 111
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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