What is the relationship between laryngopharyngeal reflux and reflux esophagitis? Oct 11, 2008
They would receive laryngoscopy to grade the reflux findings for the diagnosis of LPR. A validated questionnaire was used to identify the presence of laryngopharyngeal symptoms. A stringent criteria of inclusion was adopted to increase the specificity of laryngoscopic findings. (EurekAlert!)
Laryngeal Paraysis in Dogs and Cats Aug 14, 2008
A definitive diagnosis of laryngeal paralysis requires laryngoscopy, which involves putting a tiny camera into the larynx to watch the arytenoid cartilages as the pet breaths. This requires sedation, and many times completely anesthetizing the pet to make the procedure less stressful. (Suite101.com)
Aircraft Medical Ready to Fight Jan 21, 2008
Medical Background The design of the McGrath(R) is based on extensive research of the requirements of over 1,500 specialists in laryngoscopy. Due to shortfalls of existing equipment and the level of skill required, several million difficult intubations are experienced each year. (PR Newswire)
Examination of the Larynx and Pharynx Jan 17, 2008
Indirect laryngoscopy can be performed with either a simple dental mirror or with a flexible fiberoptic endoscope ... Patients with symptoms such as chronic cough, dysphonia, chronic throat pain, dysphagia, voice changes, and symptoms of aspiration should all undergo careful laryngoscopy ... Flexible Nasolaryngoscopy. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Under the knife yet wide awake Dec 4, 2007
Acute trauma with blood loss Cardiac surgery Cesarean section Bronchoscopy or laryngoscopy Low blood pressure during surgery Severe end-stage lung disease Drug or alcohol abuse. Sources: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Aspect Medical Systems. (USA Today)
Video on Orotracheal Intubation Aug 9, 2007
2 In a randomized crossover study of 456 consecutive patients, Adnet et al.3 found no differences in glottic visualization by direct laryngoscopy or in the score on the intubation-difficulty scale. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Vocal cord ailment on rise Jan 26, 2007
The player had a laryngoscopy. An instrument inserted through the mouth shows the vocal cords. (USA Today -- Sports)
