PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This panel presentation efficiently reviews the most critical aspects of the clinical practice guidelines, consensus statements, and position papers endorsed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Key concepts in pediatric otolaryngology are discussed, along with related controversies and challenges. The agenda includes the most up-to-date, evidence-based management for otitis media,tympanostomy tubes, pediatric rhinosinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, tonsillectomy in children and epistaxis. In addition, the important overall differences between clinical practice guidelines, consensus statements and society-endorsed position papers, and their respective influence on clinical decisions are highlighted. The faculty includes the chairman of the Guidelines Task Force and leadership from thedevelopment groups of key publications from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and American Academy of Pediatrics.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Explain the difference between clinical practice guidelines, consensus statements and society-endorsed position papers.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Identify best practices for otitis media, rhinosinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, tonsillectomy and epistaxis.OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Examine potential controversies and challenges associated with implementation of these best practices.BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Need for review of best practices for otitis media, tympanostomy tubes, pediatric rhinosinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, tonsillectomy. Presented 2017 as a miniseminar; 2018, 2019 a panel presentation; 2020 live virtual presentation; 2021 on-demand; 2022 a panel, with positive reviews.
- Provider:American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation
- Activity Link: http://media.mycrowdwisdom.com.s3.amazonaws.com/aao-hnsf/2023_Annual_Meeting_Webcasts/23AMW2409885.mp4
- Start Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-10-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Yes
- Measured Outcome: Community/Population Health, Learner Competence, Learner Knowledge, Learner Performance, Patient Health
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Pediatric Otolaryngology