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Published on: May 26, 2023
Anesthesia care for the professional singer
Ryan K Meacham1, Joshua Schindler1
1Department of Otolaryngology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR, USA.
Professional singers undergoing surgery require careful anesthetic management to protect their voice. Minimizing airway trauma during intubation and emergence is crucial for vocal recovery and return to performance.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Otolaryngology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Professional singers experience significant anxiety regarding the impact of anesthesia and surgery on their voice.
- Vocal health preservation is a primary concern for singers facing surgical procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline key considerations for anesthetic and surgical management of professional singers.
- To emphasize strategies for minimizing vocal trauma and optimizing postoperative recovery.
Main Methods:
- Detailed informed consent process to discuss risks and recovery expectations.
- Selection of the smallest feasible endotracheal tube for intubation.
- Minimization of endotracheal tube movement during anesthesia and emergence.
Main Results:
- Anesthetic and surgical techniques can be tailored to protect the professional singer's voice.
- Proactive management strategies reduce the risk of vocal complications.
Conclusions:
- Careful anesthetic management, including atraumatic intubation and minimized tube movement, is vital for singers.
- Postoperative collaboration with otolaryngologists and speech-language pathologists aids in the singer's return to performance.
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