British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2002, Vol. 89, No. 4 659
© 2002 The Board of Management and Trustees of the British Journal of Anaesthesia
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Risk of accidental extubation with disposable tonsillectomy instruments
Glasgow, UK
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EditorAs a result of the increased prevalence of nvCJD within the UK population, there has been concern about the theoretical risk of transfer of prions during tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Disposable instruments were widely introduced in 2001, but concerns regarding the safety of these