| dc.description.abstract | The objective of this paper is to analyze the consultations performed by the Ear, Nose and
Throat service from Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile (HCUCH) in other services of the
hospital during the year 2006. Using a random sample of 80 consultations we find that the
services most consulted were: internal medicine (37,5%), surgery (13,8%), and pediatrics
(13,5%). The leading causes were swallowing disorders (30%), prolonged mechanic ventilation
(12,5%), and hypoacusia (11,3%). The average answer time was 1,28 days (with standard
deviation of 2.5 days), 41,3% were followed with a median of 2 controls by patient (interquartile
range 2-4). Furthermore 35% of the sample was intubated. The mean time of intubation versus
the accepted recommendation was 15,7 vs 10 days (t-test p< 0,0005). 13,3% of tracheostomy
where performed by ORL. High answer time, in the case of swalling disorder, is due to lack of
materials. Complications of tracheostomy are less frequent and severe. | |
