Trends in Otolaryngology Consultation Patterns at an Academic Quaternary Care Center.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The consultation patterns of an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery service have not previously been reported. The time, resources, and attention required to operate such a consultation service are unknown.

Objective

To assess trends in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery consultations conducted in emergency departments (EDs) and inpatient services.

Design, setting, and participants

A retrospective analysis was conducted of the medical records of patients at a quaternary care center receiving inpatient otolaryngology consultations from January 1 to December 31, 2014.

Exposure

Clinical evaluation and bedside and operative procedures performed by the otolaryngology-head and neck surgery service.

Main outcomes and measures

Demographics, reason

SUBMITTER: Choi KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5824312 | biostudies-literature | 2017 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature