1. New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
April 26-28, 2013
New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
ENT Procedures
Jason Fowler, MPAS, PA-C
Jose C. Mercado, MMS, PA-C

2. ENT Procedures Workshop
◄ Instruction ● Demonstration ● Practice ►
Basic instruction
Clear demonstration
Hands-on doing!
Exchange of ideas
Learn by Doing
Removal Foreign Body (Nose)
Control Anterior Epistaxis
Control Posterior Epistaxis
Fine Needle Aspiration
Peritonsillar Abscess
Tracheostomy Care

3. Introduction
There are multiple methods and techniques available to successfully complete all the topics presented in this workshop. Some are based on patient request, available equipment or supervising physician’s preference.
The goal of this workshop is to correctly demonstrate the most common methods and give participants time for hands on training.

4. ENT Procedures Workshop
Learning Objectives
Discuss indications for and practice removal nasal foreign body.
Discuss indications for and practice control anterior epistaxis.
Discuss indications for and practice control posterior epistaxis.
Discuss indications for and practice fine needle aspiration.
Discuss indications for and practice peritonsillar abscess drainage.
Discuss indications for tracheostomy and practice tracheostomy care.

5. Removal Foreign Body (Nose)
Purulent unilateral nasal discharge, especially in children
Usually lodge on the floor of anterior or middle third
Figure. A: Fiberoptic nasal endoscopy shows the mass in the left anterior nasal cavity.
B: Coronal CT shows the area of attenuation in the left inferior turbinate.
C: Photograph shows the broken mass.
D: Following removal of the mass, the passageway is clear.
Mercado, JC, Goldberg SG, Recurrent purulent rhinorrhea in an otherwise healthy woman Ear Nose Throat J Jun;83(6):381-2

6. Removal Foreign Body (Nose)
Good visualization: headlamp & nasal speculum
Alligator forceps should be used to remove cloth, cotton, or paper
Other hard FB are more easily grasped using bayonet forceps or Kelly clamps, or they may be rolled out by getting behind it using an ear curette, single skin hook, or right angle ear hook
Practice mannequins available to practice removal of nasal foreign bodies technique.

7. Control Anterior Epistaxis

8. Control Anterior Epistaxis
Control anterior epistaxis in office.
Apply direct manual pressure for at least 10 minutes
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9. Anterior vs Posterior Epistaxis
Kiesslebach’s Plexus or Little’s Area is most common site of anterior nosebleeds. Woodruff’s Plexus is most common site for posterior nose bleeds and may represent a lesion. Sphenopalatine artery is generally the source of severe posterior nosebleeds. Posterior more difficult to control will be discussed in Advanced ENT Procedures Workshop.

10. Etiology of Epistaxis Local Systemic
Trauma /Nose picking or blowing / surgery
Dry air / Irritants
Topical medications (steroids)
Foreign body
Tumor
Systemic
Bleeding disorders
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Drugs (anticoagulants)
Hypertension

11. Direct Manual PressureNO NO
YES
A good min
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12. Control Anterior Epistaxis
Spray or apply topical anesthetic with decongestant.
Reapply direct manual pressure an additional 10 minutes.
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13. Control Anterior Epistaxis
Once bleeding has subsided, identify site of nosebleed.
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14. Control Anterior Epistaxis
Control bleeding with silver nitrate cauterization. (start from outside in)
Caution bilateral cauterization as may result in septal perforation.
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15. Control Anterior Epistaxis
Lubricate naris with Vaseline or Neosporin ointment.
Let sit for minutes to ensure hemostasis is achieved.
Keep cotton in nares for at least 1 hour to prevent staining.
Avoid sneezing, forceful nose blowing, nose picking, etc.
Follow up 2 weeks as re-cauterization may be necessary.
Post chemical cauterization stain day 1
Post chemical cauterization stain day 4
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16. Anterior Nasal Packing
Absorbable gelfoam
Vasaline guaze
Nasal tampon
Anterior packing
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17. Anterior Nasal Packing
Vaseline gauze – is inserted along floor of naris to form a tight seal.

18. Anterior Nasal Packing
Nasal tampon – expands in nasal cavity to form a tight seal.
Do not allow packing to moisten until in position.
Removal may cause re-bleeding.
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19. Anterior Nasal Tampon Insert nasal tampon horizontally.
Lubricate with Neosporin but DO NOT moisten!
Secure ties to cheek.
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Practice mannequins available to practice anterior nasal packing technique.

20. Anterior Nasal Packing
Easy to insert and remove due to self-lubricating hydrocolloid fabric and ultra-low profile.
Packing quickly conforms to nasal anatomy and provides gentle and even compression to areas of epistaxis.
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21. Anterior Nasal Packing
Soak dressing to hydrate Gel Knit hydrocolloid fabric in sterile water for 30 seconds.
Insert Rapid Rhino horizontally.
Inflate balloon only with air.
Tape pilot cuff to side of face.
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22. How NOT to pack a nose!!!

23. Control Posterior Epistaxis

24. Anterior vs Posterior Epistaxis
Kiesslebach’s Plexus or Little’s Area is most common site of anterior nosebleeds.
Woodruff’s Plexus is most common site for posterior nose bleeds and may represent a lesion.
Sphenopalatine artery is generally the source of severe posterior nosebleeds.
Posterior tend to be more difficult to control and may suggest an underlying etiology.

25. Etiology of Epistaxis Local Systemic Trauma (Nose picking or blowing)
Dry air / Irritants
Topical medications (steroids)
Foreign body
Tumor / polyp
Surgery
Systemic
Hypertension
Coagulopathies
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Drugs (anticoagulants)

26. Control Posterior Epistaxis
Control Hypertension
Identify Coagulopathy –Treat with FFP, transfusions, etc
PT, PTT, INR
Coumadin toxicity - Vitamin K
Posterior Packing
Endoscopic Cauterization
Arterial Embolization (Interventional Radiology)

27. Posterior Nasal Packing
Topical anesthetic & decongestant
Posterior nasal packing
Foley catheter
Double balloon device

28. 1 2 3 Rapid Rhino® 900 for Posterior Epistaxis
Thoroughly soak in sterile water for 30 seconds.
Insert Rapid Rhino into the patient’s nostril parallel to the septal floor, or following along the superior aspect of the hard palate, until the blue indicator ring is inside the opening of the nostril.
Using a 20 cc syringe, slowly inflate the posterior (green stripe) balloon first with air only inside the patient’s nose.

29. 4 5 6 Rapid Rhino® 900 for Posterior Epistaxis
Inflate second balloon with air.
Allow the patient to sit for minutes prior to discharge. Swelling in the nasal anatomy will reduce and the balloons may need to be inflated more to avoid movement of the device. Don’t forget prophylaxis antibiotics!
To remove packing, deflate balloons hours later.

30. Additional Treatments
Image on right is a 63-year-old woman with epistaxis refractory to nasal packing. Anteroposterior angiogram shows injection in right distal internal maxillary artery. Medial or septal branches supply septum (straight arrow), and lateral branches supply turbinates (curved arrow).
Endoscopic Cauterization
B. Ghorayeb, MD
Arterial Embolization
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31. Control Posterior Epistaxis
Practice mannequins available to practice posterior nasal packing technique.
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32. Fine Needle Aspiration

33. Site Selection
Common sites include thyroid and parotid glands as well as lymph nodes.
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34. Anesthesia
For superficial aspirates, clean technique suffices for cleansing of the skin surface.
Local anesthetic may or may not be used. If more than two or three attempts are anticipated, this is recommended.
However, be certain not to contaminate the lesion with a large volume of anesthetic.
Also, make attempts not to directly interfere with the ability to palpate and localize the lesion.
For deep aspirates, sterile technique is required for cleansing of the skin and local anesthetic is usually required.

35. Fine Needle Aspiration
Use a 3, 5, 10 or 20 mL syringe. Use of a “Syringe Pistol” is optional.
Needle should be at least 1 ½ inch or appropriate length and be 22 to 25 gauge.
Single end label clear glass slides (for preparation of direct smears).
Fixative to preserve fixed slides (either Cytology spray fixative, Saccomanno fixative or 95% ethyl alcohol in coplin jar).
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36. Fine Needle Aspiration
Palpate and identify mass or lesion.
Clean topically with alcohol.
Stabilize the mass with non-dominant hand.
Insert needle through the skin with a quick motion.
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37. Fine Needle Aspiration
Advance through the subcutaneous tissue into the mass. Aim needle toward the center of small masses but toward the periphery of larger masses as the center may be necrotic.
A noticeable difference in the consistency of the tissue should be noted when the needle penetrates the mass.
With the needle in the mass, the needle tip should be moved in short motions initially to loosen cells within the mass.
Pull back on plunger to create negative pressure.
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38. Fine Needle Aspiration
Without releasing pressure, withdraw the needle within the target slightly then reinsert at a slightly different angle.
Repeat maneuver several times before complete withdrawal. May also perform a corkscrew action before withdrawal.
If blood or material appears in the hub of the needle, the aspiration should be stopped.
Release negative pressure before withdrawing the needle, negative pressure must be released to prevent suction of the material into the barrel of the syringe when the needle exits the skin.
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39. Transfer specimen from needle hub to slides.
Preparing Slides
Transfer specimen from needle hub to slides.
Gently and evenly spread specimen between two slides before fixing. Allow to air dry before closing slide holder.
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40. Fine Needle Aspiration
Aspiration techniques vary widely based on personal preference, and specific clinical circumstances. Goal is to collect adequate cellular material for cytologic evaluation.
Practice mannequins available to palpate and practice technique.

41. Peritonsillar Abscess

42. Peritonsillar Abscess
History
Severe Odynophagia
Dysphagia
Physical
Fever
Unilateral edema
Hot Potato Voice
Elevated white count (CBC)
CT Scan with contrast
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Patients with PTA may not have fever but will have an elevated white count. CT Scan with contrast will confirm abscess formation versus cellulitis, phlegmnon or severe tonsillitis.

43. Peritonsillar Abscess
Strong clinical suspicion without obvious physical findings.
Above patient had previously presented to emergency department with severe sore throat and was sent home on amoxicillin. She returned 3 days later with persistence of symptoms. She had a slightly elevated white count and CT Scan confirmed a 1.5cm x 2 cm right peritonsillar abscess.
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44. Equipment needed Hurricaine spray Lidocaine w/ epi Tongue Blade
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Equipment needed
Hurricaine spray
Lidocaine w/ epi
Tongue Blade
Scalpel
Headlight
Suction setup
Long tonsil clamp
Culturette

45. Peritonsillar Abscess
Management options
Needle aspiration
Incision and Drainage
Quinsy tonsillectomy
Choice will depend on site and location of abscess. Smaller, deep abscess are sometimes easier to reach with large bore needle.
Both have similar success rates (Needle Aspiration 90-95% vs I and D %)

46. Peritonsillar Abscess
Aim medial. Critical area is lateral pharyngeal space which connects to all other spces.

47. Needle Aspiration
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48. Incision and Drainage Incision & Drainage with #15 blade
Blunt Disection with curved hemostat
Have ice water and yankauer suction ready….
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49. Peritonsillar Abscess
Discharge instruction : Penicillin based antibiotics Oral prednisone In-office follow up, possible tonsillectomy
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Practice mannequins available to simulate PTA and practice needle aspiration technique.

50. Tracheostomy Care

51. Clinical Consensus Statement: Tracheostomy Care
Clinical consensus statement (CCS) Aims to improve care for pediatric and adult patient with a tracheostomy tube.
Approaches to tracheostomy care are currently inconsistent among clinicians and between different institutions.
The goal is to reduce variations in practice when managing patient with a tracheostomy to minimize complications.
Variations in care and management of patient with a tracheostomy exist between hospitals, inpatient and outpatient facilities, and in the emergency room.
Presently, the current literature does not support the development of clinical practice guidelines but favors a consensus of expertise.

53. Selection of Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy tubes come in different sizes and different materials.
Two types of tracheostomy tubes commonly used are Polyvinyl chloride tracheostomy tubes (Shiley) and Silicone (Bivona). Shiley tubes are slightly flexible and Bivona are the most flexible.
Both Shiley and Bivona tubes come standard with a universal adapter for ventilation. In double cannula tubes, the inner cannula is inserted and locked in place after the obturator is removed.
The inner cannula can be removed briefly for cleaning. The outer tube is secured to the paitent. Single cannula tubes are often used in children and do not have an inner cannula.
The Tracheostomy Care portion of the workshop will ONLY focus on dealing with complications associated with ;
Obstruction
Decannulation (Accidental & Intentional)
Bleeding
Leaks
Changing tracheostomy

54. Selection of Tracheostomy
Fenestrated tracheostomy tubes facilitate speech by allowing better translaryngeal air flow. Some clinicians believe that fenestrated tubes also aid in the clearance of secretions. Other clinicians feel that these tubes promote the development of granulation tissue along the tracheal wall at the level of the fenestrations. Since there is little scientific data to support either opinion, it is up to surgeon’s preference.
Cuffed tubes have a balloon at the distal end of the tube and allow for mechanical ventilation.
Uncuffed tubes are generally preferred in children. Except when requiring ventilation with high pressures, requiring ventilation only at night, or with chronic translaryngeal aspiration.

55. Obstruction
Position the patient’s head with a roll under the shoulders. Ensure that the outer opening of the tube is clear.
Check that the tube is in the proper location. It should be against the neck, and the obturator should not be in place.
If the patient has a fenestrated tube, remove the decannulation plug.
Give oxygen (over the tracheostomy tube), then looses secretions by placing up to 1 to 2 ml of normal saline into the tube.
Suction the tube with a suction catheter set to 100 mmHg or less. Insert the suction catheter approximately 2 to 3 inches into the tube. If the patient begins to cough, the catheter is through the tube and into the trachea, and the depth of insertion is correct. Do not use suction while inserting the catheter, and never force the catheter.
Cover the suction port (hole) and suction for 3 to 5 seconds, while slowly removing the catheter. Never suction for longer than 10 seconds.
Always monitor the patient’s heart rate and color during this procedure. Stop suctioning immediately if the heart rate begins to drop or the patient becomes blue.
If the obstruction is removed, and the patient can breathe on his/her own, do not suction further. If additional suctioning is needed, apply oxygen (by blow-by or direct ventilation) and repeat steps
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56. Accidental Decanulation
Early accidental decanulation.
Nasal speculum
Obturator
Risk of false tract/fistula
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57. Leaks
A low-pressure, high volume cuff is preferred to avoid unnecessary injury to the tracheal mucosa such as tracheal malacia.
Check cuff pressure first.
Consider changing to a longer tracheostomy tube.
Monitor cuff pressure on a regular basis.
Shiley® Tube Size
Leak Test Volume 10
20cc 8
17cc 6
14cc 4
11cc

58. Bleeding Local bleeding Controlled with Granulation tissue
Superficial bleeding from mucosa
Small vessels
Controlled with
Pressure dressing
Gelfoam
Chemical cauterization

59. Bleeding
But for anything more than oozing. Must rule out tracheo-innominate artery fistula (TIAF).
Caused include;
Low tracheostomy
High innominate artery
Cuff overinflation
Infection

60. Bleeding TIAF may cause massive hemorrhage in 0.7% of tracheotomies.
2/3 occur in first 3 weeks after tracheostomy
Long-term intubation and ventilation.
Cuffed or uncuffed tube.

61. Changing Tracheostomy
In the absence of aspiration, tracheostomy tube cuffs should be deflated when the patient no longer requires mechanical ventilation.
A patient initial tracheostomy tube should normally be replaced within days.
The Panel agreed an experienced physician should ideally be present for the first tube change, although there are was recognition that in some facilities, this may not be feasible and thus performed by an experienced advanced practice provider (APP) with immediate physician backup available.
In an emergency, a dislodged, mature tracheostomy tube should be replaced with the same size or a size smaller tracheostomy tube. If those are not available for could not be inserted, then an appropriately sized endotracheal tube should be placed through the wound into the trachea. In a patient in whom a tube could not be replaced, resulting in hypoxia or concern for eventual loss of airway, they should undergo oral tracheal intubation or immediate surgical revision tracheostomy.

62. Downsizing, capping and decannulation
When the adult patient is in the hospital and;
Does not require mechanical ventilation
Indication for tracheotomy has resolved
Patient tolerates breathing through the tracheotomy tube with the cuff deflated.
Breathing with a cuffless #6 Shiley tube is checked (smaller patients, a cuffless #4 Shiley tube is placed)
Patient tolerates capped tracheostomy with a red button.
If the patient is stable (normal oxygen and CO2) for 24 – 48 hours with the trach plugged, the tube will be removed by a qualified physician or mid-level provider, and the stoma will be allowed to close.
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63. Downsizing, capping and decannulation

64. Decannulation When the patient succeeds at decannulation sequence,
1. Wound margins should heal by secondary intention, with initial wound co-apting in 5 to 7 days (unless wound was created with a fenestration technique) 2. New epithelial cells grow across wound in 7 to 10 days. No leak of air from the wound at this time. 3. If wound does not heal, then wound may be closed surgically, by separating trachea from the skin, and closing the wounds in layers. 4. If scar appearance is not acceptable, wound may be closed in a transverse incision across the lower neck with a plastic closure. 64

65. Decannulation
Assess the patient for associated anomalies of the nervous, respiratory, cardiovascular and gastro-intestinal systems. Re-examine the airway for associated problems: nasal obstruction, adenoid hypertrophy, tonsil hypertrophy, macroglossia, glossoptosis, micrognathia, lingual tonsil hypertrophy, laryngomalacia, glottic web, sub-glottic stenosis, tracheal stenosis or granulation
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66. Late Complications Bleeding Tracheomalacia Stenosis
Tracheoesophageal fistula
Tracheocutaneous fistula
Granulation
Leaks
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67. Tracheotomy- Conclusion
Identify source of leaking and bleeding.
If unable to safely change tracheostomy at bedside consider revision tracheostomy in OR.
Care of the tracheostomy tube and the wound require planning and communication.
Do only as much as you have been trained to, feel comfortable doing and is within your scope of practice.
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68. Clinical Consensus Statement
Tracheostomy tube should be changed using a clean technique. A sterile technique is not necessary and does not lead to a reduction in impaction.
Plastic tracheostomy tube should be used among pediatric and adult patients for initial tube placement.
Tracheostomy tube ties it should be used unless the patient recently underwent local or free flap reconstructive surgery or other major neck surgery.
No patient should be discharged with tracheostomy tube sutured in place. Any suture securing a tracheostomy should be removed during first tube change.
Stoma and tracheostomy tube should be suctioned when there is evidence of visual or audible secretions in the airway, suspected airway obstruction, and whether tube is changed or deflated.

69. Aaron’s Tracheostomy Page
Links
Aaron’s Tracheostomy Page

70. ENT Procedures Practice Stations
Control
A/P
Epistaxis
Removal FB
Station 4
PTA
Chair
SMR *
Station 2
Control
A/P
Epistaxis
Removal FB
Station 5
FNA
Station 3
Trach Care
Station 6
FNA
*suction