Audiology For The Ent Physician Assistant

Audiology for the ENT Physician Assistant By: Dr. Robinson Cummings The primary purpose of the book is to provide a basic understanding of hearing disorders, characteristics of hearing loss, and audiometric configurations related to disorders. The audiometric data is only part of the whole evaluation; however, it assists the provider to select the subsequent appropriate test to obtain a diagnosis for the patient (i.e. MRI, CT, and labs). In some cases, the etiology may never be known. With accurate audiometric interpretation the provider can often quantify the extent of the ear problem. Remember that the most important data you have is a thorough patient history of the hearing loss.

This issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, guest edited by Laura A. Kirk, MSPAS, PA-C, is devoted to Otolaryngology. Articles in this issue include: Hyperparathyroidism: Workup and Treatment; "Sinus" Headaches: Sinusitis vs. Migraine; Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss; ENT Manifestations of Sarcoidosis; Pediatric Otitis Media; Evaluation and Management of Adult Neck Masses; Vestibular Migraine; Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing; Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV); Infectious and Inflammatory Salivary Disease; Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Neck Masses: An Otolaryngology Perspective; and Indications for Cochlear Implantation.

With increased access to healthcare as a result of the Affordable Healthcare Act and the general demands on the primary care physician's time, providers must be equipped to effectively and efficiently manage patients with an enormous range of diseases and conditions. It is necessary for both primary care physicians and physician assistants to properly diagnose and manage various otolaryngologic complaints. Otolaryngology Essentials for Primary Care is a resource that can be used as both a reference and a teaching text for primary care clinicians seeking information about diseases and syndromes of the ear, nose and throat. Topics include: -Conducting a head and neck exam -Otology (including hearing loss, vertigo and tinnitus) -Sinonasal disease -Disorders of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, larynx and salivary gland -Obstructive sleep apnea -Facial trauma and cosmetic surgery These topics and others are concisely discussed and accompanied by evidence-based recommendations and management options, case presentations, review questions, and color photographs and diagrams to illustrate the text.​

The core audiology information you need for the otolaryngology Boards Audiology Answers for Otolaryngologists will help otolaryngology residents master the often troublesome audiology component of their Board exam. In a concise, accessible FAQ format designed to quickly crystallize and reinforce must-know audiology concepts, the expert authors answer the audiology questions most commonly asked by otolaryngology residents. Features: FAQ format provides rapid access to key information on psychoacoustics, audiometric testing, amplification, and vestibular evaluation Incisive questions culled from the authors' experience in the clinic High-quality photographs throughout - depicting equipment and equipment calibration, plus numerous audiograms, charts, and tables - enhance the text This is an essential Board review resource for otolaryngology residents. It also serves as a quick clinical reference for the busy otolaryngologist, audiologist, or speech language pathologist in daily practice.

FIVE STARS from Doody's Star Ratings™ Audiology Answers for Otolaryngologists, Second Edition an ideal pocket-sized guide for Board prep and clinical practice Significant advances in Audiology during the last few decades have resulted in a wide spectrum of sophisticated treatment options and diagnostic tests. This concise, easily accessible FAQ format addresses the multidisciplinary aspects of the field, providing audiologists, otolaryngologists, Otolaryngology residents and other specialists with a high-yield study guide. Key highlights in second edition Expert authors answer the "most frequently asked" Audiology questions, enabling quick comprehension of key Audiology concepts. Topics new to the second edition include multifrequency tympanometry and ototoxic monitoring; while updates cover vestibular evoked myogenic potentials, video head impulse testing, bow and lean tests, current hearing aid technology and wireless accessories, and standards for testing hearing aids. Two new chapters cover the audiological assessment of pediatric patients and the educational training of audiologists. More than 130 figures and tables elucidate learning. This succinct, pocket-sized Audiology guide will greatly benefit Otolaryngology residents with demanding schedules who often struggle preparing for and mastering the challenging Audiology component of the Board exam. The reader-friendly format also provides a quick, go-to reference for ENT practitioners.

A Junior Scientist's Guide to Hearing Loss is filled with graphical illustrations and covers topics including how ears work, learning and communicating through sign language, and what to expect during a trip to the audiologist's office. Perfect for curious elementary and middle school students, this book includes examples of hearing devices, a do-it-yourself experiment, and a parent's guide to hearing loss!

Entering its 6th edition, Physician Assistant: A Guide to Clinical Practice is the only text that covers all aspects of the physician assistant profession, the PA curriculum, and the PA’s role in clinical practice. It is designed as a highly visual and practical resource to be used across the spectrum of lifelong learning, enabling students and practicing PAs to thrive in a rapidly changing health care system. Teaches how to prepare for each core clinical rotation and common electives, as well as how to work with atypical patient populations such as homeless patients and patients with disabilities. A succinct, bulleted writing style; convenient tables; practical case studies; and clinical application questions throughout enable you to master key concepts and clinical applications. Helps you master all the core competencies needed for certification or recertification. Addresses all six Physician Assistant Competencies, as well as providing guidance for the newly graduated PA entering practice. Includes quick-use resources, such as objectives and key points sections for each chapter, tip boxes with useful advice, abundant tables and images, and 134 updated case studies. Features chapters for the 7 core clinical rotations and 5 common electives, with key guidance on how to prepare effectively and what to expect. Provides updated health policy information, expanded information about international programs, cultural competencies, and pearls and pitfalls on working internationally as a PA. Outlines the basic principles of Interprofessional Education – an important new trend in medical education nationally. New chapters cover: Maximizing Your Education, Future of the Profession, Principles of PA Education, Managing Stress and Burnout, and many other topics.

Physician Assistant Review, 4th Edition prepares students and practicing physician assistants for the certification (PANCE) and recertification (PANRE) examinations. This comprehensive text includes a review of the required primary care medical knowledge, while providing test taking and study strategies in a highly-organized format. Each section, organized by body system, describes common diseases while covering etiology, pathology, clinical features, diagnostic studies and management. The text’s companion website provides 1,000 board format questions to ensure your comprehension of the material. Complete explanations of your correct and incorrect answers help you better understand which areas to focus on while studying. New to this edition: · New chapter on preventive medicine with a special focus on public health · A component of emergency medicine is threaded throughout the book · The latest standards of care and revisions based on our readers’ feedback will keep you up-to-date · An expanded, online test bank of one exam with 360-questions includes correct and incorrect answer rationales to focus your study · Expanded surgery chapter (skin, endocrine, disorders of the breast, vascular disorders, gastrointestinal, genitourinary tract, disorders of bone, trauma, and nutrition disorders) to reflect NCCPA specialty examinations