Acute Otitis Media Curriculum.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Studies have shown that clinicians do a poor job of diagnosing middle ear infections, and an inaccurate diagnosis may result in inappropriate treatment, such as overuse of antibiotics. Antibiotic overuse is known to lead to increased bacterial resistance and puts patients at risk of deleterious side effects, including allergic reactions, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. In this curriculum, we teach three important topics for achieving a successful middle ear exam and diagnosis of pathology.

Methods

The topics covered during the session are middle ear examination techniques, diagnosis of middle ear pathology and criteria for diagnosing acute otitis media, and treatment of acute otitis media. Each topic has a 30-minute lesson plan with broad goals, specific and measu

SUBMITTER: Nicklas D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6440425 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature