The AAO-HNSF is continually enhancing the Annual Meeting experience. In 2022, the AAO-HNSF presented an expanded track of simulation education sessions and hands-on surgical skills training.
Worst-Case Scenarios Managing OTO Emergencies in Practice Workshop
This hands-on workshop was geared towards practicing otolaryngologists to prepare them for low frequency, high stakes emergency situations that they may not encounter often in their daily routines. Attendees participated in a rotation of six simulated otolaryngology emergencies with a cohort of six peer attendees. Each simulated emergency was done as a duo with a partner from the group. Following each simulation, a debriefing was held with the group and a facilitator and included discussion of best practices for these situations based on published guidelines and available literature.
SIM Tank
The top three most innovative simulation project authors presented to a panel of expert judges while competing for the top prize during the SIM Tank. The simulation projects were judged on innovation and creativity, replicability throughout the specialty, and advancement of training and practice in the field of otolaryngology. These exemplary projects were selected from the 2022 Call for Simulation Proposals.
Development of Low-Cost Virtual Reality Teaching Videos for Head and Neck Surgical Anatomy
Lead Presenter: Ernest D. Gomez, MD, MTR (1,2), Peter Nagy, MD (1,2), Brett Campbell, MD (1,2), Janice J. Chung, BS (2), Scharukh M Jalisi, (1,2) 1. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA 2. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
An Open-Source, Low-Cost 3D-Printed Simulator for Thyroplasty Training
Lead Presenter: Julianna Kostas, BA (The Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine), Anaïs Rameau, MD, MPhil (The Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine)
3-D Printed Tracheal Models for Multidisciplinary Advanced Surgical Planning of Complex Airway Surgery
Lead Presenter: Clare Richardson, MD, Co-Authors: Seth Friedman, PhD; Juliana Bonilla-Velez, MD; John Dahl, MD, PhD; Sanjay Parikh, MD; Kaalan Johnson, MD. All authors are affiliated with Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington
Simulation Reception and Showcase
The Simulation Reception showcased innovative and novel otolaryngology simulators or simulation projects. Table-top simulator demonstrations and presentations were on display to highlight individual and team accomplishments.
Simulation Sessions
With nearly 20 sessions to choose from, topics ranged from cochlear malformations in your hand, endoscopic surgery of the pediatric airway using 3D simulation models, advanced ultrasonography techniques, and more!
Session Titles Included:
- Effective Management of Auricular Hematoma: Hands-On Experience with the Experts
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - A Hands-on Orientation to Point of Care Ultrasound
Endocrine Surgery - Tap-Tap! Learning Nasal Osteotomy Technique on 3D Printed Models
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Challenging Airway Bronchoscopy: Dos and Don’ts for a Successful Procedure
Laryngology/Broncho-Esophagology - Pediatric Unilateral Vocal Fold Immobility, Practical Use of Ultrasound
Pediatric Otolaryngology - Ear Framework Creation for Microtia Reconstruction
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Advanced Ultrasonography Techniques for the ORL Office Part 1
Comprehensive Otolaryngology - Advanced Ultrasonography Techniques for the ORL Office Part 2
Comprehensive Otolaryngology - 3-Dimensional Planning of Mandibular and Maxillary Defects: A Hands-on Approach with Live Demonstration
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Pediatric Sensorineural Hearing Loss: The First Visit
Pediatric Otolaryngology - Endoscopic Surgery of the Pediatric Airway using 3D Simulation Models (Part 1: Lecture)
Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Endoscopic Surgery of the Pediatric Airway Using 3D Simulation Models (Part 2: Simulation)
Pediatric Otolaryngology - Practice Makes Perfect – Endoscopic Laryngeal Cleft Repair
Pediatric Otolaryngology - Hands-On Slide Tracheoplasty Techniques Using 3D Printed Simulation Models
Pediatric Otolaryngology - Combating Implicit Bias in Healthcare: Simulation and Panel Discussion
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement - Introduction to R for Data Analysis – Useful Tools for Otolaryngologists and Researchers
Professional and Personal Development - Cochlear Malformations in Your Hand!
Otology/Neurotology
