Procedures for Pain: Nerve Blocks and Botox for the Otolaryngologist (AMW) Evaluation 2021
2021 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
Antibiotics have revolutionized medical practice, but judicious use is being increasingly questioned. Antibiotics have risks of side effects such as anaphylaxis and increased drug resistance. This panel will discuss controversial topics regarding the use of peri-operative antibiotics and address the evidence that guides when they are most beneficial.
Description
Learning Objective: 1. Discuss the pros and cons of antibiotic usage in surgery. 2. Explain the indications of peri-operative antibiotics in various types of otolaryngologic surgeries. 3. Understand the evidence regarding peri-operative antibiotic usage and the strength of the data. Faculty: Philip Chen, MD(Consulting Fee: Integra), William Armstrong, MD(Nothing to Disclose), Dennis Kitsko, DO(Nothing to Disclose), Yvonne Chan, MD, FRCSC(Honoraria: Cook, Sanofi).
