The application of an oropharyngeal throat pack in maxillofacial surgeries in Marathwada region

Abstract

The objective of the research was to investigate the utilization of oropharyngeal throat pack during maxillofacial surgeries at various institutions in Maharashtra.A randomized prospective survey was conducted using a total of 139 anonymous questionnaires to investigate the utilization, attitudes, experiences, and mindsets of anesthesiologists (n = 53) and surgeons (n = 86). The study solely relied on questionnaire-based observations and did not involve any clinical research.46.33% of individuals provided their responses. The utilization of Throat Pack (TP) is infrequent or non-existent among less than 33% of surgeons and slightly more than 33% of anaesthesiologists. Around 50% of the participating surgeons acknowledged being aware of 1 to 4 nonfatal adverse events. Notably, there exists a notable disparity in viewpoints concerning the removal of Throat Pack and the ultimate responsibility for its removal.Throat packs are commonly employed in maxillofacial surgeries. Moreover, it seems that despite recent advancements, there might still exist a divergence of viewpoints among the surgical and anaesthesiology teams concerning specific responsibilities.