A5086511208- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Sleep and related disorders
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
Oregon Health & Science University
2022-2025
Objective To examine implementation of virtual reality (VR) and Fitbit wearable activity devices in postoperative recovery. Methods This was a prospective, 4‐arm, randomized controlled trial patients undergoing inpatient head neck surgery at tertiary academic center from November 2021 to July 2022. Patients were Control, VR, Fitbit, or combined VR + groups. the groups brought headsets use throughout each day, wore encouraged achieve 2,000 daily steps. The primary outcome average opioid use,...
Virtual reality (VR) and Fitbit devices are well tolerated by patients after skull base surgery. Postoperative recovery protocols may benefit from incorporation of these devices. However, challenges including patient compliance impact optimal device utilization.
Abstract Background To evaluate use of wearable activity devices to monitor trends in ambulation and sleep after head neck surgery. Methods Patients utilized Fitbit Daily scores, step counts, total time (TST) were obtained. Results There 30 patients within the final cohort. Trends counts specific procedures identified, higher subjective level correlated with ( r = 0.25, 95% CI 0.07–0.41). Among complete data n 24), POD1 steps ≥200 associated reduced length stay (4.5 ± 1.7 days vs. 7.2 4.0...
First branchial cleft cysts are rare congenital abnormalities of the lateral neck. These anomalies can be a source recurrent infection and require surgical excision as definitive treatment. This case report details diagnosis treatment first sinus with an associated duplicate external auditory canal.