MANAGING OTITIS &
THE USE OF OTOSCOPY

Accredited CE at your own pace and place!

Program Contents

  • Presentation & Reference Section:
    • A video & animation rich presentation includes applied Anatomy and Physiology, Causes of Otitis, Diagnostics, Treatment, and Business Issues.
    • Anatomy & Physiology sections include many medical illustrations and animations on anatomical landmarks and physiologic processes (e.g. epithelial migration).
    • Diagnostics section includes initial evaluations, cytology, otoscopy and other procedures.
    • Treatment section includes philosophy, preparation, otoscopy, home cleaning, therapeutic agents and surgery.
    • Business Issues section includes creating value, marketing video otoscopy, compliance tips, client resources and a calculator to estimate your ROI (return on investment).

  • Six Case Studies:
    • Case 1 - Atopic response to cleaning/mild topical steroids and management of primary disease
    • Case 2 - Otitis Media
    • Case 3 - Ulcerative Pseudomonas
    • Case 4 - Adverse Food Reaction
    • Case 5 - Recurrent Bilateral Otitis - Original event of Otodeties cynotis – loss of epithelial migration
    • Case 6 - End Stage Otitis

  • Quiz for CE Accreditation
    • Short multiple choice and True/False quiz is available
    • Accredited for 3 hours of CE
    • Printable certificate

Features

Otitis & the Use of Otoscopy is a modern computer based learning program that is highly visual and interactive

  • Fully narrated presentation
  • Over 200 screens and 150 pictures (90 of which are medical images)
  • 18 videos, total time 21:18 (e.g. Physical Exam, External Canal Examination, Grasping of Debris, Using a Curette to Remove Debris, Myringotomy, Cleaning at Home, Cytology Method)
  • 6 custom animations, total time 8:28, including:
    1. Anatomy of the Ear
    2. Epithelial Migration
    3. Atopic Disease Lifecycle
    4. Failure of Epithelial Migration
    5. Otitis Media
    6. Disappearing Feeding Tube Technique

  • Print select areas for reference purposes
  • Searchable reference section of equipment and terminology
  • Full screen on/off capability
  • Audio on/off capability
  • Bookmarking features allows individuals to do smaller segments and return to where they left off
  • Practice license allows use by multiple veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses

 

General Information

Authors:
Dr. John Angus and Dr. Craig Griffin

    System Requirements:
  • Microsoft Windows® 2000 and XP
  • Pentium 233 MHz or better
  • 32 Mb of RAM recommended
  • CD-ROM drive (8x minimum)
  • 16 bit sound card and speakers
  • Monitor: 800x600 with 64k colors (video card with a least 1 Mb RAM)