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Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss


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Introduction

3 pages
Session Overview
Learning Objectives
Introduction

Proposed Aetiological Theories for Idiopathic SSNHL

1 page
Proposed Aetiological Theories for Idiopathic SSNHL

Exercise

1 page
Exercise 1

Clinical Scenario

1 page
Clinical Scenario

History

1 page
History

Possible Identifiable Causes

1 page
Possible Identifiable Causes

Examination

10 pages
Examination
Fistula Test
Rinne and Weber Tests
Cranial Nerves
Eye Movements
Pupillary Response
Trigeminal and Facial Nerves
Lower Limb
Upper Limb
Step Test

Investigations

1 page
Investigations

Exercise

1 page
Exercise 2

Management

4 pages
Treatment Options
Steroids
Intratympanic Steroid Therapy
Other Treatments: Side Effects

Self Assessment

1 page
Self Assessment

Session Summary

3 pages
Key Learning Points
Further Reading
References

Feedback and Certification

3 pages
Reflect: What Have I Learned?
Reflect: What More Do I Need to Learn and How Will I Apply This?
Certificate

Completion

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