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THE 2023 OTOLARYNGOLOGY WORKFORCE

TABLE 12.12: Procedures Performed By APPs, When Performing Procedures

Procedure

Percent Performing

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Cerumen Removal

100%

Flexible Laryngoscopy

75%

Nasal Endoscopy

67%

Nasal Cautery

57%

Wound Care

44%

Frenotomy

16%

Peritonsillar Abcess I&D

10%

Sinus Debridements

5%

Trach Care

4%

Foreign Body Removal

3%

Trans-Tympanic Injections

2%

Ear Tube Placement

2%

Fine Needle Aspiration

1%

FIGURE 12.15: Pediatric Otolaryngology Use of APPs in Clinic

See Patients as a Part of My Schedule

See Patients on Their Own Schedule

Both

58%

35%

8%

Note: Similar for Academic Pediatric Otolaryngology

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