Journal Reviews

Influence of atmospheric conditions on post tonsillectomy secondary haemorrhage

1 March 2016 | | Australia, Emergency Service, Hemorrhage, Hospital, Humans, Humidity, Hydrostatic Pressure, Otolaryngology, Seasons, Temperature, Tonsillectomy, Vapor Pressure

Haemostasis in epistaxis and a good few other conditions outside the field of otolaryngology seem to be affected by the weather. It is generally thought that dry and hot environment encourages secondary post tonsillectomy haemorrhage. Variations in water vapour pressure,...