One hour of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit is awarded for
reading 3 CME-designated articles in this issue of Archives
of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and completing the
CME Evaluation Form. There is no charge for participation.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor CME for physicians. The
AMA designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour of Category 1 credit
per Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery issue toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). Each physician
should claim only those hours of credit that were actually spent in the educational
activity.
Who May Participate?
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Mexico,
or Canada may participate regardless of where they live and practice and will
receive a certificate awarding 1 hour of Category 1 CME credit for completing
this activity. Physicians licensed in other countries are welcome to participate,
but are not eligible for PRA.
Earning Credit and CME Evaluation Form
The CME Evaluation Form, which helps us assess our educational effectiveness,
must be completed and submitted by fax or mail to the address at the bottom
of the form within 4 weeks of the issue date. A certificate awarding 1 hour
of category 1 CME credit will be returned by fax or mail. The participant
is responsible for maintaining a record of credit. Questions about CME credit
processing should be directed to the Blackstone Group; tel: (312) 419-0400,
ext 225; fax: (312) 269-1636.
Statement of Educational Purpose
Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery provides clinical and basic research from an array of disciplines
to physicians and scientists concerned with this structurally and functionally
diverse anatomical region. A flexible curriculum of article topics is developed
annually by the journal's editorial board and is then supplemented throughout
the year with information gained from readers, authors, reviewers, and editors.
The Reader's Choice CME activity allows readers, as adult learners, to determine
their own educational needs and to assist the editors in addressing their
needs in future issues.
Readers of the Archives of Otolaryngology–Head
& Neck Surgery should be able to: (1) use the latest information
on diagnosis and treatment of diseases commonly seen in clinical practice
to maximize patient health; (2) recognize uncommon illnesses that present
with common symptoms to the otolaryngologist and treat or refer as appropriate;
(3) use practical tools for health promotion and disease prevention; and (4)
learn the clinical indications and adverse effects of pertinent new drugs
or new uses for available drugs.
CME Articles in This Issue of Archives of Otolaryngology–Head
& Neck Surgery
The following articles in this issue may be read for CME credit:
Autosomal Dominant Inherited Hearing Impairment Caused
by a Missense Mutation in COL11A2
(DFNA13) (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn the phenotype
characteristics of a large kindred of DFNA13 mutations.
The Sensitivity of Auditory Brainstem Response Testing
for the Diagnosis of Acoustic Neuromas (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: Determine the usefulness
of auditory brainstem testing in screening for acoustic neuromas.
Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting With
Antiemetics in Patients Undergoing Middle Ear Surgery: Comparison of a Small
Dose of Propofol With Droperidol or Metoclopramide (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn the usefulness
of small doses of propofol in the management of postoperative nausea and vomiting
after middle ear surgery.
Validation of an Outcomes Instrument for Tonsil and
Adenoid Disease (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To test the validity
of a new tonsil and adenoid health status instrument for the assessment of
multiple aspects of upper airway disease.
Causes of Tonsillar Disease and Frequency of Tonsillectomy
Operations (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn factors influencing
the decision to have adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy.
The Application of the Potassium-Titanyl-Phosphate
(KTP) Laser in the Management of Subglottic Hemangioma (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To explore the usefulness
of the potassium-titanyl-phosphate (KTP) laser in the treatment of subglottic
hemangioma.
Dysphonia and Dysphagia Following the Anterior Approach
to the Cervical Spine (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To determine the incidence
of dysphonia and dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery.
Multivariate Analysis of Risk Factors for Neck Metastases
in Surgically Treated Parotid Carcinomas (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To identify risk factors
increasing the risk of metastases in malignant parotid tumors.
Thyroidectomy for Selected Patients With Thyrotoxicosis (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn the role of
thyroidectomy in the management of thyrotoxicosis.
Endoscopic Browlift Is the Preferred Approach for
Rejuvenation of the Upper Third of the Face (SEE ARTICLE) (SEE ARTICLE) (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn the indications
and techniques of endoscopic browlift.
