The authors have evaluated a protocol for tonsillectomy patients in a specific setting and believe their data represent satisfactory outcomes for the reviewed patients. The generalizability of this information is uncertain, but safety protocols should be established on all short-term medical missions to prevent untoward complications.
Routine postoperative CXR may not be useful following jet ventilation for elective laryngotracheal surgery. The safety of jet ventilation is discussed.
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