The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
- The Journal of Laryngology & Otology (1993), 107 : pp 1110-1112
- Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993
- DOI: 10.1017/S0022215100125423 (About DOI)
- Published online: 29 June 2007
Main Articles
Pressure exerted by head bandages used in otological surgery
J. Hilla1 c1, W. Allansa2, D. Malhana1 and E. D. Williamsa2
a1 Departments of Otolaryngology, Sunderland District General Hospital
a2 Departments of Otolaryngology and Regional Medical Physics, Sunderland District General Hospital
Abstract
he pressure exerted by head bandages at the operation site following ear surgery was measured using a balloon catheter and pressure transducer. The initial pressures achieved, their diminution with time and the relationship of pressure to the induction of headache in the patient were studied.
The principal findings were that the standard otological head bandage is rarely tight enough to prevent haematoma formation, bandages have lost their efficacy after the first hour and headaches are associated with a significantly higher initial bandage pressure.
(Accepted July 15 1993)
Correspondence:
c1 Mr J. Hill, F.R.C.S., Senior Registrar, ENT Department, Freeman Hospital, High Heaton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE7 7DN. Fax: (091) 213 1968
