Craniofacial Abnormalities and Trauma
1)
Recognize common patterns of craniosynostosis, and be able to understand the etiology and
treatment options.
2)
Describe the manifestations of obstructive sleep apnea in the cleft population, including risk
factors for airway obstruction and potential complications of treatment.
3)
Identify the indications for mandibular distraction in micrognathic patients, and potential costs as
well as success rates for surgical repair.
4)
Recognize common patterns of facial fractures in children, as well as unique characteristics in
this patient population which guide management.
Adenotonsillar Disease and Sleep Disorders
1)
Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of treatment with perioperative dexamethasone.
2)
Apply medical treatment options for children with mild obstructive sleep apnea.
3)
Interpret common practice guidelines for obtaining a polysomnogram in children prior to
consideration of undergoing an adenotonsillectomy.
4)
Consider the implications of using common anti-inflammatory medications for pain control
following an adenotonsillectomy, including possible complications requiring trips to the
emergency department.
5)
Recognize the possibilities regarding weight gain following an adenotonsillectomy.
Rhinology
1)
Communicate in a coordinated manner regarding common manifestations of pediatric chronic
rhinosinusitis.
2)
Recognize the implications of anti-Pneumococcal vaccines on the prevalence and complications
of pediatric sinusitis.
3)
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of different surgical approaches for treatment of
juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma.
4)
Understand long term implications in patients undergoing sinus surgery for complications of
acute sinusitis.
Otology
1)
Recognize the long term costs to individuals and society of pediatric cochlear implantation.
2)
Define the indications for cochlear implantation in children, particularly as it relates to the
hearing loss identified on auditory brainstem response testing.
3)
Use the clinical practice guidelines regarding tympanostomy tube placement in children.
4)
Recognize the indications of a canal wall up vs. canal wall down mastoidectomy in children.
5)
Describe surgical treatment options of cochlear nerve deficiency.
Head and Neck
1)
Compare different diagnostic imaging modalities in the management of pediatric patients with
lateral neck abscesses.
2)
Compare potential genetic etiologies of thyroid carcinoma in pediatric patients.
3)
Describe common etiologies of pediatric neck masses, including diagnostic and therapeutic
modalities.
4)
Apply guidelines for use of Propranolol in the treatment of infants with hemangiomas
5)
Recognize the classification of vascular anomalies in children.