2017 Sec 1 Green Book

SECTION 1 CONGENITAL AND PEDIATRIC PROBLEMS

Introduction (Purpose) The Home Study Course is designed to provide relevant and timely clinical information for physicians in training and current practitioners in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery. The course, spanning four sections, allows participants the opportunity to explore current and cutting edge perspectives within each of the core specialty areas of otolaryngology. The Selected Recent Material represents primary fundamentals, evidence-based research, and state of the art technologies in congenital and pediatric problems. The scientific literature included in this activity forms the basis of the assessment examination. The number and length of articles selected are limited by editorial production schedules and copyright permission issues, and should not be considered an exhaustive compilation of knowledge on congenital and pediatric problems. The Additional Reference Material is provided as an educational supplement to guide individual learning. This material is not included in the course examination and reprints are not provided. Needs Assessment AAO-HNSF’s education activities are designed to improve healthcare provider competence through lifelong learning. The Foundation focuses its education activities on the needs of providers within the specialized scope of practice of otolaryngologists. Emphasis is placed on practice gaps and education needs identified within eight subspecialties. The Home Study Course selects content that addresses these gaps and needs within all subspecialties. Target Audience The primary audience for this activity is physicians and physicians-in-training who specialize in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. 1. Describe the presentation and management of pediatric parotid and other salivary gland masses 2. Discuss the presentation and management of pediatric thyroid masses 3. Explore the presentation and management of pediatric vascular anomalies and hemangiomas 4. Identify the indications for propranolol administration to treat pediatric hemangiomas 5. Review the indications and methodology for airway evaluation by drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) 6. Describe the presentation and management of pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcus (PANDAS) 7. Discuss the presentation and management of pediatric deep neck and peritonsillar abscesses 8. Review the current recommended guidelines for managing pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) including adenotonsillar disease 9. Explore some aspects of workup and management of pediatric sensorineural hearing loss including genetic testing and cochlear implantation 10. Consider the current recommended guidelines for tympanostomy tube insertion 11. Discuss the management of velopharyngeal insufficiency and the relationship of this condition to cleft palate 12. Explain the diagnosis and management of common traumatic pediatric facial fractures 13. Review the management of Pierre Robin Sequence including indications for mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) 14. Describe the presentation and management of orbital and central nervous system complications of acute sinusitis Outcomes Objectives The participant who has successfully completed this section should be able to: