Emergencies in Otorhinolaryngology 1st Edition by Sahoo, Abhoya Kumar Kar, Rankanidhi Samal ISBN 9351521052 9789351521053

Section 1: Introduction to Otorhinolaryngology Emergencies

1. Introduction to ENT Emergencies

   • Definition and classification of ENT emergencies
   • Importance of timely diagnosis and intervention
   • Overview of the ENT anatomy and its role in emergency conditions

2. Principles of Emergency Management

   • Immediate assessment of the airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs)
   • General emergency protocols
   • Role of the ENT specialist in emergency settings

Section 2: Upper Airway Emergencies

3. Airway Obstruction

   • Causes of airway obstruction in ENT
   • Diagnosis and management strategies
   • Emergency interventions (e.g., tracheostomy, intubation)

4. Laryngeal Emergencies

   • Laryngeal trauma
   • Acute laryngitis and epiglottitis
   • Foreign body aspiration in the larynx

5. Infections of the Upper Airway

   • Peritonsillar abscess
   • Retropharyngeal abscess
   • Acute supraglottitis

Section 3: Ear Emergencies

6. Acute Otitis Media and Mastoiditis

   • Pathophysiology and clinical presentation
   • Diagnosis and management of acute otitis media
   • Complications such as mastoiditis and its emergency management

7. Trauma to the Ear

   • Tympanic membrane perforation
   • External auditory canal injuries
   • Management of auricular trauma

8. Ear Foreign Bodies

   • Types of foreign bodies in the ear
   • Techniques for removal
   • Complications and prevention

Section 4: Nose and Sinus Emergencies

9. Epistaxis (Nosebleed)

   • Causes and risk factors
   • Management strategies (anterior and posterior bleeding)
   • Surgical interventions and when to refer

10. Sinusitis and Sinus Emergencies

    • Acute and chronic sinusitis
    • Orbital cellulitis and its complications
    • Emergency drainage procedures

11. Nasal Trauma and Foreign Bodies

    • Nasal fractures and their management
    • Foreign bodies in the nasal cavity
    • Reconstruction of nasal deformities

Section 5: Throat and Neck Emergencies

12. Acute Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis

    • Causes of acute pharyngitis and tonsillitis
    • Diagnosis and management
    • Indications for tonsillectomy in emergencies

13. Laryngeal Trauma and Foreign Bodies

    • Blunt and penetrating trauma to the larynx
    • Foreign body aspiration in the airway
    • Management and surgical interventions

14. Neck Abscesses and Infections

    • Types of neck abscesses (e.g., peritonsillar, submandibular)
    • Risk factors and complications
    • Surgical drainage and antibiotic management

Section 6: Pediatric Emergencies in Otorhinolaryngology

15. Pediatric Airway Emergencies

    • Croup and its emergency management
    • Acute epiglottitis in children
    • Foreign body aspiration in children

16. Pediatric Ear and Nasal Emergencies

    • Otitis media in children
    • Foreign body aspiration in the ear and nose
    • Management of pediatric rhinosinusitis and epistaxis

Section 7: Miscellaneous ENT Emergencies

17. Otolaryngologic Complications of Systemic Diseases

    • Complications from diabetes, immunosuppression, and cancer
    • ENT manifestations of systemic infections
    • ENT issues related to anticoagulation therapy

18. Miscellaneous Conditions

    • Facial nerve palsy
    • Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
    • Otorhinolaryngologic emergencies in the elderly

Section 8: Conclusion

19. Future Directions in ENT Emergency Care
    • Advances in diagnostic techniques
    • Role of technology and telemedicine
    • Training and education in ENT emergencies