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GOAL
The otorhinolaryngology (ENT) department imparts knowledge and understanding to students regarding basics of anatomy , physiology of the dedicated system and provides insight into various diseases of ENT inclusive of their pathology, diagnosis and management. We, here, also help the students to have analytical thinking with problem solving skills with the help of clinical exposure.
OBJECTIVES
Knowledge: At the end of the course the students must have knowledge about:
1. Anatomy & physiology of ear, nose, throat, head & neck.
2. Pathophysiology of common diseases in ENT like Chronic Otitis Media,,Otosclerosis, Adeno tonsillitis ,Nasal polyposis.
3. Documentation and presentation of an appropriate history in a patient presenting with an ENT complaint.
4. The correct technique to perform and interpret pure tone audiogram & impedance audiogram.
5. Clinical features, investigation and management various diseases of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck.
6. The various radiological, laboratory and histological investigations required for the disease of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck and their interpretations too.
7. Use of common instruments used in ENT surgery. Nose: FESS, Septoplasty, Nasal Bone Reduction Ear Tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, Myringotomy Throat: Adenotonsillectomy, Foreign Body Removal from Airway and Food passage, Tracheostomy.
8. The indications for and steps involved in the performance of varied Diagnostic and other OPD procedures of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck.
9. The indications /contra indications and steps involved in basic surgical procedures of Ear, Nose, Throat and Head and Neck.
10. Identifying, resuscitating and managing ENT emergencies in a simulated environment (including tracheostomy, anterior nasal packing, removal of foreign bodies in ear, nose, throat, upper respiratory tract and food passages).
11. High-risk patients and risk factors associated with malignant & pre- malignant Ent diseases.
Skills: At the end of the course the students must be able to acquire and demonstrate the following skills:
1. The correct use of conventional methods including head lamp in the examination of ear, nose and throat, the correct technique of examination of the nose & paranasal sinuses including the use of nasal speculum, examination of the throat including the use of a tongue depressor, examination of neck including elicitation of laryngeal crepitus.
2. The correct technique of examination of the ear, nose, throat and head and neck including Otoscopy, tuning fork tests, anterior rhinoscopy, use of tongue depressor.
3. The correct technique to perform and interpret pure tone audiogram & impedance audiogram.
4. The correct diagrammatic representation of otoscopic, nasal endoscopic and laryngoscopic findings.
5. Take appropriate history and clinical examination and be able to reach differential diagnosis of varied ENT conditions.
6. Clinical features, choose the correct investigations and describe the principles of management of varied ENT and Head and Neck conditions.
7. Indications for and steps involved in the performance of Diagnostic procedures like Oto-microscopic examination, Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy and Rigid/Flexible Laryngoscopy.
8. The correct technique for wax removal from the ear in a simulated environment, the indications for and steps involved in myringotomy, tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy, septoplasty, adenotonsillectomy, tracheostomy.
9. The correct technique to instill topical medications into the ear, nose and throat in a simulated environment.
10. Identify, resuscitate and manage ENT emergencies in a simulated environment (including tracheostomy, anterior nasal packing, removal of foreign bodies in ear, nose, throat, upper respiratory tract and food passages).
Integration:
The students should be able to use the above knowledge and skills in day to day and social life and community and should have knowledge about the national programs for prevention of deafness, cancer, noise & environmental pollution and participate actively in deafness prevention, cancer awareness and deaddiction programmes.