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Panel Presentations

Pediatric Otolaryngology

Kids Today: Rapid Review of Guidelines and Consensus Statements

Saturday, October 11, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Location: 231-232
Disclosure(s):
Debra G. Weinberger, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

James M. Ruda, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This panel presentation efficiently reviews the most critical aspects of the clinical practice guidelines, consensus statements, and position papers endorsed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Key concepts in pediatric otolaryngology are discussed, along with related controversies and challenges. The agenda includes the most up-to-date, evidence-based management for otitis media, tympanostomy tubes, pediatric rhinosinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, tonsillectomy in children and persistent sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy. In addition, the important overall differences between clinical practice guidelines, consensus statements and society-endorsed position papers, and their respective influence on clinical decisions are highlighted. The faculty includes the ASPO representative of the Guidelines Task Force and leadership from the development groups of key publications from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Explain the difference between clinical practice guidelines, consensus statements and society-endorsed position papers.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Identify best practices for otitis media, rhinosinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, tonsillectomy and persistent sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Examine potential controversies and challenges associated with implementation of these best practices.

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: Need to review best practices for otitis media, tympanostomy tubes, pediatric rhinosinusitis, OSA and tonsillectomy. Presented in 2017 as miniseminar; 2018 and 2019 panel; 2020 live virtual presentation; 2021 on-demand; 2022, panel; 2023 ENThusiast track; 2024 panel with positive reviews.

Comprehensive Otolaryngology Track Statement : Not applicable.

    Moderator(s)

  • DW

    Debra G. Weinberger, MD

    Assistant Professor
    Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
    Dallas, TX, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

    • Panelist(s)

  • Jennifer J. Shin, MD SM

    Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Harvard Medical School; Director for Data Innovation
    Harvard Medical School
    Boston, MA, United States

    Disclosure information not submitted.

  • James M. Ruda, MD

    Associate Professor
    Nationwide Children's Hospital
    Columbus, OH, United States

    Disclosure(s):

    faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.