Otolaryngology is a medical specialty that deals with the surgical and medical management of conditions of the head and neck, ear, nose, and throat.
Airway scenarios are situations that require airway management. These scenarios can include multiple casualty incidents (MCIs), unresponsive patients, and paediatric airway emergencies.
Airway skills are a collection of procedures critical to the safe effective delivery of life support, surgical intervention and intensive care. They are utilised to varying extent by a wide range of healthcare staff whether it is a bystander attending to a collapsed patient in the corridors to highly specialised intensive care units.
The ENT on call is often covered by a wide range of junior doctors. This set of core ENT procedures are commonly performed during an emergency shift.
This course takes you through the steps required at establish an airway in the front of the neck in an emergency.
This collection of ENT anatomy training experiences provides in-depth knowledge of the head and neck's complex structures, including the ear, nose, throat, and related systems. Trainees gain hands-on experience through dissection, imaging studies, and clinical observations, developing a precise understanding of anatomy critical for diagnosing and performing delicate ENT surgeries with confidence.
Epistaxis is a common ENT emergency, with management ranging from simple first aid to complex surgical procedures.
Pediatric ENT surgery is a specialised field focusing on the unique ear, nose, and throat needs of children. Unlike adults, children's anatomy and medical conditions require tailored approaches, making this specialty vital. Pediatric ENT surgeons are experts in treating conditions like chronic ear infections, sleep apnea, and airway disorders, ensuring a child's growth and development aren't compromised
The rigid bronchoscope is a highly complex piece of equipment used in the management of the paediatric foreign body. Its setup is vital to prompt resolution of this life-threatening condition.
A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the neck to provide direct access to the trachea, often used for long-term ventilation or airway management in patients who cannot breathe independently. Effective airway management following a tracheostomy involves regular monitoring, suctioning to clear secretions, and ensuring the tracheostomy tube is secure and functioning properly to prevent complications such as obstruction or infection.