ENT Exam Video Series
and Rinne tuning fork tests are demonstrated. For more information, read the Clinical Practice Guidelines on Sudden Hearing Loss, Cerumen Impaction, Acute Otitis Externa, and Otitis Media with Effusion. Episode 2: The Oral Cavity and Neck Exam This episode covers the essential parts of an…
2022 Quality Measures
AAO13: Bell's Palsy: Inappropriate Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Computed Tomography Scan (Inverse Measure) Dysphonia AAO34: Dysphonia: Postoperative Laryngeal Examination Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) AAO21: Otitis Media with Effusion: Hearing Test for Chronic OME ≥ 3 months Tympanostomy Tubes AAO12: Tympanostomy Tubes: Topical…
Clinical Practice Guideline Research Needs
Clinical Practice Guidelinethe Neck Mass in Adults Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) – Update Improving Nasal Form and Function After Rhinoplasty Earwax (Cerumen Impaction) – Update Otitis Media with Effusion – Update Adult Sinusitis – Update Allergic Rhinitis Tinnitus Acute Otitis Externa – Update Bell’s Palsy Improving Voice Outcomes After Thyroid…
PREDICT Quality of Life Study
based on this study were submitted to journals for publications in October 2013: "Caregiver quality of life is related to severity of otitis media in children" and "Impact of otitis media severity on children's quality of life". Congratulations to our top recruiting sites... 1st…
AAO17: Age-related Hearing Loss: Advanced Diagnostic Imaging of Bilateral Presbycusis or Symmetric SNHL
Quality Measuremanagement of hearing loss • Unilateral or pulsatile tinnitus • Vertigo, disequilibrium, dizziness • Asymmetrical hearing loss • Acquired hearing loss following meningitis, measles, mumps • Chronic otitis media, otosclerosis • Head injury or trauma Numerator: Patients who were NOT ordered magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or a computed tomography scan (CT…
MIPS Value Pathways (MVP)
patients experiencing some of the most common otolaryngology conditions such as otologic conditions, chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and otitis media. This MVP would be most applicable to Otolaryngologists and applicable Non-Physician Practitioner (NPPs) such as audiologists , nurse practitioners, and physician…
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Neck Mass in Adults Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - Update Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty Earwax (Cerumen Impaction) – Update 2016 Otitis Media with Effusion – Update 2015 Adult Sinusitis – Update Allergic Rhinitis 2014 Tinnitus Acute Otitis Externa – Update 2013 Bell's Palsy Improving Voice…
2020 Quality Measures
AAO13 - Bell's Palsy: Inappropriate Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging or Computed Tomography Scan (Inverse Measure)+ Dysphonia AAO34 - Dysphonia: Postoperative Laryngeal Examination Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) AAO21 - Otitis Media with Effusion: Hearing Test for Chronic OME > 3 months AAO31 - Otitis Media with Effusion (OME…
Reg-ent 2019 Quality Measures
or Computed Tomography Scan (Inverse Measure)+ Dysphonia AAO34 - Dysphonia: Postoperative Laryngeal Examination Early Oral Cancer AAO30 - Early Oral Cancer: Staging and Treatment Otitis Media with Effusion (OME) AAO21 - Otitis Media with Effusion: Hearing Test for Chronic OME > 3 months AAO31 - Otitis Media with Effusion (OME…
AAO12: Tympanostomy Tubes: Topical Ear Drop Monotherapy Acute Otorrhea
Quality Measurewith a cochlear implant; • Patients with concurrent diabetes; • Patients who were prescribed oral antibiotics by another clinician; concurrent diagnosis of acute suppurative otitis media effusion with intact eardrum; acute TTO persists, or worsens, despite topical antibiotic therapy. Patient reason for not prescribing/recommending topical antibiotics…
AAO12: Tympanostomy Tubes: Topical Ear Drop Monotherapy for Acute Otorrhea+
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority Status: Yes; Appropriate Use NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients age 6 months to 12 years of age at the time of the visit with a current diagnosis of an uncomplicated acute tympanostomy tube otorrhea (TTO) who were prescribed or…
AAO12: Tympanostomy Tubes: Topical Ear Drop Monotherapy Acute Otorrhea+
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority: Yes; Appropriate Use NQF Number: N/A Percentage of patients age 6 months to 12 years of age at the time of the visit with a current diagnosis of an uncomplicated acute tympanostomy tube otorrhea (TTO) who were prescribed or recommended…
CPG Test Page
Purpose: To reassess and update recommendations in the prior guideline from 2013 and to provide clinicians with trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations on patient selection and surgical indications for managing tympanostomy tubes in children Read more Purpose: To identify quality improvement opportunities in postoperative pain…
Clinical Indicators: Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy, Adenotonsillectomy in Childhood
Clinical IndicatorHistory (one or more required) The guideline includes the following statements*: Watchful waiting for recurrent throat infection: Clinicians should recommend watchful waiting for recurrent throat infection if there have been fewer than 7 episodes in the past year or fewer than 5 episodes per…
Otolaryngology Core Curriculum
Coming July 2024! A standardized, unified curriculum to support otolaryngology residents in training, practicing otolaryngologists, and advanced practice providers in the United States with the potential to be adapted for training globally Registration materials will be emailed to Residency Training Programs in early May…
AAO12: Tympanostomy Tubes: Topical Ear Drop Monotherapy for Acute Otorrhea
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Appropriate Use CBE Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 6 months to 12 years of age at the time of the visit with a current diagnosis of an uncomplicated acute tympanostomy tube otorrhea (TTO) who were…
AAO12: Tympanostomy Tubes: Topical Ear Drop Monotherapy for Acute Otorrhea+
Quality MeasureDownload PDF High Priority Status: Yes / Appropriate Use NQF Number: N/A Measure Description: Percentage of patients aged 6 months to 12 years of age at the time of the visit with a current diagnosis of an uncomplicated acute tympanostomy tube otorrhea (TTO) who were…
CPG: Allergic Rhinitis – Research Needs
Clinical Practice GuidelineResearch Needs section from Allergic Rhinitis CPG This guideline was based on the current body of evidence regarding treatment of AR. While many of the key action statements were supported by Grade A level evidence, review of the evidence profile for other statements revealed knowledge…