Facial paralysis after local dental anaesthesia.

Facial paralysis after local dental anaesthesia.

report on aids for the disabled' said, "In theory wheel chairs are prescribed by consultants, but in practice few consultants have studied this problem adequately and the responsibility is often passed on to social workers or appliance clerks who have not been trained to do this work. Part of the fault stems from gaps in the doctor's education, particularly at a postgraduate level, but the situ...

Results of End-To-Side Hypoglossal-Facial Nerve Anastomosis in Facial Paralysis after Skull Base Surgery

Introduction: The primary aim of facial reanimation surgery is to restore tone, symmetry, and movement to the paralyzed face. Hypoglossal-facial end-to-side anastomosis provides satisfactory facial reanimation in the irreversible proximal injury of the facial nerve. This study discussed the facial function results of end-to-side anastomosing of hypoglossal nerve to facial nerve when the i...

Subcutaneous facial emphysema complicating dental anaesthesia.

A 20 year-old female developed swelling and protrusions of the tongue and marked facial swelling while under general anaesthesia for dental restoration and gigivectomy. The initial diagnosis was angioedema; however x-rays showed marked subcutaneous emphysema more extensive in the perimandibular area with a minimal amount in the neck. There was no evidence of pneumomediastinum or pneumothorax. T...

VI cranial nerve paralysis after epidural anaesthesia.

Oxygen desaturation after dental anaesthesia.

The incidence of oxygen desaturation (less than 91%) was measured by pulse oximetry during recovery from outpatient dental anaesthesia in 120 ASA grade I and II children. Alternate cases were given supplementary oxygen 5 litre min-1 by mask. Eighteen of 60 children (30%) given air and 14 of 60 (23%) given oxygen exhibited desaturation (P greater than 0.05). Desaturation was more likely to occur...