Clinical Practice Guideline: Sudden Hearing Loss

Abstract

Program Description: The miniseminar will consist of a lively panel discussion on the evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of sudden hearing loss. The panel will discuss the newly developed AAO-HNS clinical practice guideline. The primary purpose of the guideline is to improve the diagnosis and management of sudden hearing loss in adults aged 18 years and older. In creating this guideline the AAO-HNSF selected a panel representing the fields of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, audiology, otology, neurology, neurotology, family medicine, emergency medicine, and consumers. Educational Objectives: 1) Learn diagnostic criteria for sudden sensorineural hearing loss. 2) Plan treatment based on current best evidence from randomized, controlled trials. 3) Identify management and counseling strategies that improve quality of care.