Abstract
AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the current practices of the UK rhinology consultant body in regard to cocaine screening in nasal reconstructive surgery.MethodA 12-question online survey was distributed to rhinology consultants (October 2021 to February 2022) currently practising in the UK.ResultsA total of 55 consultants responded. Fifty-three per cent asked patients about cocaine use prior to consideration of surgery, and 45 per cent performed cocaine testing prior to consideration of surgery. Of these, the majority employed urine testing alone (60 per cent), with hair testing being less common as a single screening modality (4 per cent). Sixteen per cent opted for both urine and hair testing. The most common reasons for not performing cocaine testing included patient history or clinical examination that was not suggestive of cocaine use (44 per cent), lack of formal guidelines (33 per cent) and lack of testing availability (27 per cent). Sixty-four per cent were in favour of a national policy for cocaine screening.ConclusionThere is marked variation in cocaine screening practices for nasal reconstructive surgery among UK rhinologists.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Otorhinolaryngology,General Medicine
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