Abstract
Program Description:
This miniseminar, presented on behalf of the American Neurotology Society, is designed to provide the practicing general otolaryngologist with immediately useful clinical pearls in the evaluation and management of patients presenting with neurotologic emergencies. Five expert neurotologists will present the current state of the art in the following areas: temporal bone fracture, acute mastoiditis, meningitis, idiopathic facial nerve palsy, and sudden hearing loss. These patients often present the clinician with challenges, including how to assess, when and what to test, and what treatment options to offer, as well as what the expected outcomes are. ARQ and Q&A will be emphasized.
Educational Objectives:
1) Describe what to do with a patient with temporal bone fracture, including anticipation and management of hearing loss, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, and other complications. 2) Manage the patient with sudden cranial nerve palsy, including facial nerve paralysis or sensorineural hearing loss, including medical and surgical management. 3) Apply the current best practices for the management of meningitis and acute mastoiditis, including acute medical management and workup for otogenic causes.
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