Essential ENT Practice is an exciting new textbook which offers a modern and up to date guide to the practice of Ear, Nose and Throat medicine. Written in a lively and accessible manner, the needs of undergraduates and the demands of the new curriculum have been recognised in this innovative text. Topics are approached in a problem orientated manner and basic sciences and clinical information are integrated throughout. Case studies further emphasise clinical relevance and provide the opportunity for self assessment. Useful revision aids such as chapter overviews, key points and other summary boxes will prove popular with students.
This innovative and accessible guide to ear, nose and throat medicine delivers everything you need to know to develop a thorough grounding in the subject, acting as an essential course companion and an ideal revision aid.Written in a lively and accessible manner reflecting the author's popular lecturing style, the content has been carefully matched
Comprehensive guide to otolaryngology, covering all sub-specilaties, for trainees. Editor team from Philadephia, led by David Kennedy, also past President of the international Rhinology Society.
A practical how-to guide for treating allergies The foremost guide to diagnosing, testing, and treating all major ENT allergies by Drs. King, Mabry, Mabry, Gordon and Marple is back in a completely updated second edition. Combining practical management strategies with the latest advances, here is the complete how-to resource for health professionals who treat ear, nose, and throat allergies. It covers everything from testing methods and pharmacotherapy, to food allergies, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, pediatric allergies, and sinusitis --key information for every practice. Special features: Walks you through basic procedures such as assessing patient history, identifying symptoms, starting immunotherapy, skin and in vitro testing, and heading off allergenic emergencies Every chapter revised and updated, including key advances in immunology and pharmacotherapy, the role of fungi in chronic rhinosinusitis, and more Brief capsules of pertinent information for nurses, pediatricians, primary care specialists, and ancillary personnel--written by a highly experienced otolaryngic nurse Recommendations for adding allergy care to an existing ENT practice, finding qualified staff, preparing the office, and interacting with patients Useful appendices covering plant cross-reactivity, pollen distribution and allergenic foods Easy to implement for both the physician and ancillary caregiver, and with valuable tips from an experienced otolaryngic nurse, here is the only text to provide a clear, step-by-step approach to the practice of otolaryngic allergy. It belongs within easy reach of all physicians who want to expand their practice in this rapidly growing field.
This highly practical surgical guide presents detailed descriptions of the most established and important surgical techniques for the full range of ENT conditions. The expert authors describe the key stages of each procedure in a step-by-step format supplemented by clearly labeled illustrations. Every consistently organized chapter begins with an overview of the basic anatomic, functional, and clinical principles followed by vital information on indications, contraindications, surgical instruments, anesthesia, and postoperative care.Features Over 900 high-quality drawings display the main steps of each procedure Easy-to-reference textboxes highlight surgical rules, tips, tricks and risks, and give advice on how to manage potential complications The latest information on recent developments in transplantation, cochlear implants, bone-anchored prosthesis, and laser-supported interventions Coverage of the full spectrum of plastic and reconstructive surgical techniques, such as external rhinoplasty, scar revision, keloid management, and free skin grafts This surgical atlas is an indispendavle tool for the training otolaryngologist. Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology 2011ENT-Head and Neck Surgery: Essential Procedures is an indispensable companion for all fellows and residents in otolaryngology during training and in daily practice.
A portable handbook that provides a concise summary of ENT surgery based on Scott-Brown’s Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery 8e. Of practical use in clinics, the ward and the operating room, this evidence -based resource provides easy access to information on clinical presentation, investigation, and the medical / surgical management of common and emergency ENT conditions.
This second edition of a best-selling Oxford Medical Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the practice of ENT and head and neck surgery in a concise, practical, and easily accessible format. For use on the ward or for revision purposes, this new edition is organised anatomically and each section provides a summary of the essential approach to a specific presenting complaint. Quick access chapters are included detailing emergency conditions and their acute management. This new edition includes expanded sections on anatomy, paediatrics, drugs, practical and surgical procedures, and emergencies. There are new chapters covering ENT manifestations in HIV/AIDS and sleep disorders. Still the only pocket-sized reference of ENT available, this handbook is unique in offering diagnostic flowcharts which guide readers based on specific sets of symptoms. Patient-centred and practical, this book represents a more accurate experience for those typically faced with ENT and head and neck surgery in clinical practice.
The foremost guide to diagnosing, testing, and treating all major ENT allergies by Drs. King, Mabry, Mabry, Gordon and Marple is back in a completely updated second edition. Combining practical management strategies with the latest advances, here is the complete how-to resource for health professionals who treat ear, nose, and throat allergies. It covers everything from testing methods and pharmacotherapy, to food allergies, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, pediatric allergies, and sinusitis --key information for every practice. Special features: Walks you through basic procedures such as assessing patient history, identifying symptoms, starting immunotherapy, skin and in vitro testing, and heading off allergenic emergencies Every chapter revised and updated, including key advances in immunology and pharmacotherapy, the role of fungi in chronic rhinosinusitis, and more Brief capsules of pertinent information for nurses, pediatricians, primary care specialists, and ancillary personnel--written by a highly experienced otolaryngic nurse Recommendations for adding allergy care to an existing ENT practice, finding qualified staff, preparing the office, and interacting with patients Useful appendices covering plant cross-reactivity, pollen distribution and allergenic foods Easy to implement for both the physician and ancillary caregiver, and with valuable tips from an experienced otolaryngic nurse, here is the only text to provide a clear, step-by-step approach to the practice of otolaryngic allergy. It belongs within easy reach of all physicians who want to expand their practice in this rapidly growing field.
The Essential Guide to Coding in Otolaryngology: Coding, Billing, and Practice Management, Second Edition is a comprehensive manual on how to properly and compliantly code for both surgical and non-surgical services. It is a practical guide for all otolaryngology providers in the United States, including physicians early in their career requiring a working knowledge of the basics, experienced providers looking to understand the latest updates with ICD-10-CM and CPT changes, related specialists (audiology, speech pathology, and physician extenders) providing otolaryngologic health care, and office administrative teams managing coding and billing. Included are sections on how to approach otolaryngology coding for all subspecialties in both the office and operating room. Foundational topics, such as understanding the CPT and ICD-10-CM systems, use of modifiers, managing claim submissions and appeals, legal implications for the provider, coding for physician extenders, and strategies to optimize billing, are presented by experts in the field. Focused on a practical approach to coding, billing, and practice management, this text is user-friendly and written for the practicing physician, audiologist, speech pathologist, physician extender, and coder. The income and integrity of a medical practice is tied to the effectiveness of coding and billing management. As profit margins are squeezed, the ability to optimize revenue by compliant coding is of the upmost importance. The Essential Guide to Coding in Otolaryngology: Coding, Billing, and Practice Management, Second Edition is vital not only for new physicians but for experienced otolaryngologists. New to the Second Edition: * Strategies for integrating revised guidelines for coding and documenting office visits * New and evolving office and surgical procedures, including Eustachian tube dilation and lateral nasal wall implants * Updated coding for endoscopic sinus surgery and sinus dilation * Billing for telehealth visits * Revision of all sub-specialty topics reflecting changes in coding and new technologies * New and revised audiologic diagnostic testing codes Key Features * All chapters written by practicing otolaryngologists, health care providers, practice managers, legal experts, and coding experts * Discussion of the foundations of coding, billing, and practice management as well as advanced and complex topics * Otolaryngology subspecialty-focused discussion of office-based and surgical coding * Tips on how to code correctly in controversial areas, including the use of unlisted codes * A robust index for easy reference
