Tympanostomy tube placement is a standard surgical procedure, particularly in children, to alleviate symptoms associated with middle ear effusion, recurrent acute otitis media, and persistent ear infections. Tympanostomy tubes improve hearing and reduce the risk of long-term complications by ventilating the middle ear and promoting fluid drainage. Tympanostomy tube insertion is typically performed under general anesthesia in children and local anesthesia in adolescents and adults. The procedure involves making a small incision in the tympanic membrane to insert the tube. The procedure is generally well-tolerated. Close monitoring following tympanostomy tube insertion is essential to the timely identification and management of complications and to ensure optimal outcomes.This activity for healthcare professionals reviews the relevant anatomy, indications, contraindications, equipment needs, procedural steps, complications, and outcomes of tympanostomy tube insertion in children and adults. The activity also highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving outcomes for patients undergoing this procedure.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/81549
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
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: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Ambulatory/Outpatient, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Anesthesia, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Otolaryngology