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  • UK national survey on surgical gowning for tonsillectomy

  • Jai Thakrar, Ankit Patel, Jonathan Joseph
  • Journal:
    The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 138 / Issue 8 / August 2024
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    29 February 2024, pp. 845-848
    Print publication:
    August 2024
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  • Objective

    Tonsillectomy is a common procedure performed nationally. The personal protective equipment and surgical gowning practices used during this procedure vary widely. We compiled a survey of ENT specialists to gain a national opinion about gowning in tonsillectomy with the aim of determining whether we could make it more environmentally friendly whilst maintaining the highest safety standards.

    Method

    We developed a nine-question survey that was piloted prior to final implementation. The questionnaire was sent to senior registrars and consultant otolaryngologists in the UK.

    Results

    The survey was completed by a total of 63 ENT specialists. It was found that 82.54 per cent of clinicians would consider wearing a reusable gown that would be sterilised between each procedure.

    Conclusion

    Our survey suggests most ENT clinicians would consider using a more environmentally friendly surgical gown and some may even consider wearing no gown at all, although many are understandably concerned about the transmission of infection or blood splatter.