S247
Management of Aggressive Infections of the Head and Neck

Thursday, September 13, 2012
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Location

25B (San Diego Convention Center)

S247

Management of Aggressive Infections of the Head and Neck

Ticketed This is a ticketed session.
Handouts
  • AAOMS 2012- Infection S247.pdf (3.1 MB)
    • Speakers:

    Gary Warburton DDS, MD
    Marriottsville, MD, USA

    Jaime Brahim DDS, MS
    Woodstock, MD, USA

    CDE/CME Offered: CDE/CME
    Synopsis

    An overview of the management of aggressive head and neck infections. Emphasis will be placed on risk factors, airway management, antibiotic therapy, the surgical treatment of various space infections, and necrotizing fasciitis, myositis and descending mediastinitus. Secondary reconstruction will be discussed when appropriate.

    Learning Objectives
    1. Discuss methods for improving surgical outcomes as they pertain to tissue loss, need for secondary reconstruction, and need for surgical airway.
    2. Explain how the management of head and neck infections can decrease ICU utilization and overall length of stay for infection patients.
    3. Discuss how management of head and neck infections may help decrease patient mortality for those suffering from necrotizing soft tissue infections.

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