Otolaryngologic Presentations

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ME 3.6.1.1(a)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of ear presentations, including: Otalgia

ME 3.6.1.1(b)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of ear presentations, including: Otitis media, otitis externa

ME 3.6.1.1(c)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of ear presentations, including: Cholesteatoma

ME 3.6.1.1(d)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of ear presentations, including: Perforated tympanic membrane

ME 3.6.1.1(e)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of ear presentations, including: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss

ME 3.6.1.1(f)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of ear presentations, including: Chondritis/perichondritis

ME 3.6.1.1(g)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of ear presentations, including: Mastoiditis

ME 3.6.1.1(h)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of ear presentations, including: Labyrinthitis, vestibular neuronitis

ME 3.6.1.1(i)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of ear presentations, including: Meniere's disease

ME 3.6.1.1(j)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of ear presentations, including: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

ME 3.6.1.2

Aetiology and pathophysiology of epistaxis and sinusitis.

ME 3.6.1.3(a)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of throat and oropharynx presentations, including: Acute infections

ME 3.6.1.3(b)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of throat and oropharynx presentations, including: Supraglottitis, epiglottitis

ME 3.6.1.3(c)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of throat and oropharynx presentations, including: Abscesses

ME 3.6.1.3(d)

Aetiology and pathophysiology of throat and oropharynx presentations, including: Post-tonsillectomy bleed

ME 3.6.1.4(a)

Role and use of following equipment in the assessment of otolaryngologic and ophthalmologic presentations: Otoscope

ME 3.6.1.4(b)

Role and use of following equipment in the assessment of otolaryngologic and ophthalmologic presentations: Pneumatic endoscope

ME 3.6.1.5

Take a history and perform a targeted examination of a patient with a suspected disorder of the ear, nose or throat, including the use of otoscope and insertion of nasal speculum.

ME 3.6.1.6

Interpret symptoms and clinical signs of ear, nose and throat illness, with consideration for public health implications and different management strategies in specific populations, such as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Māori and Pasifika patients.

ME 3.6.1.7

Generate a differential diagnosis, treatment plan and disposition for patients with simple ear, nose and throat illness.

ME 3.6.2.1

Perform aural toilet.

ME 3.6.2.2

Insert an ear wick.

ME 3.6.2.3

Collect a nasopharyngeal specimen to test for infection.

ME 3.6.2.4

Remove foreign bodies from the nose, ear, upper airway and pharynx.

ME 3.6.2.5

Perform Epley's manoeuvre.

ME 3.6.2.6

Manage epistaxis using anterior packing, cautery, posterior packing and balloon placement, as appropriate.

ME 3.6.3.1

Indications, contraindications and complications of drainage of a peritonsillar abscess.

ME 3.6.3.2

Generate a differential diagnosis, treatment plan and disposition for patients with complex ear, nose and throat illness.