HSC Section 3 - Trauma, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

Introduction 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 trauma, critical care, and sleep medicine. 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 trauma, critical care, and sleep medicine. 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. Outcomes Objectives The participant who has successfully completed this section should be able to: 1. Compare and contrast the different methods of managing pediatric mandible fractures. 2. Describe the current management of laryngeal-tracheal trauma. 3. Apply current principles for treating penetrating facial and neck trauma. 4. Interpret CT findings in orbital fractures that will predict the need for surgical intervention and influence operative management. 5. Distinguish and compare the recommended approaches for the medical and surgical treatment of acute facial paralysis. 6. Summarize current contemporary paradigms in managing the “difficult airway.” 7. Apply evidence-based medicine protocols in the perioperative care of tracheostomy patients. 8. Explain effective strategies to manage major head and neck hemorrhage. 9. Discuss the management principles of caustic ingestion. 10. Synthesize current concepts in perioperative care of otolaryngology patients including narcotic pain control and DVT management. 11. Summarize the current evidence for hypoglossal nerve stimulation including indications, technique, and outcomes.

12. Explain the VOTE scoring system for evaluation of OSA. 13. Select appropriate palate procedures for the treatment of OSA. 14. Summarize the various types of oral appliance therapy devices. 15. Interpret the clinical practice guidelines and indications for home sleep testing .