Otolaryngology Resources
Patient Education Materials
- Ear Splinting (PDF 282KB)
- A description of ear splinting and how it is used to as an alternative to surgical treatment of abnormally shaped ears.
- Ear Tag Removal and PreAuricular Cyst Discharge Instructions (PDF 171KB) (En Español)
- How to care for your child after ear tag removal or pre-auricular cyst surgery.
- Ear Tubes and Your Child (PDF 72KB) (En Español | Russian | Vietnamese)
- Gives information about ear tubes, the surgery and post-operative care. Also includes an illustration of inner, middle, and outer ear.
- Microtia (PDF 400KB) (En Español)
- This handout describes the grades of microtia, impacts on hearing and treatment options. Photos included.
- Myringoplasty, Tympanoplasty and Mastoidectomy (PDF 166KB) (En Español | Russian)
- How to care for your child after ear surgery.
- Pain Control for Short-term Acute Pain (PDF 215KB)
- At-a-glance summary of key issues central to controlling your child's pain in the hospital after surgery, medical procedure or injury.
- Also available in Spanish, Russian and Vietnamese.
- Sinusitis and Sinus Surgery (PDF 42KB) (En Español | Russian)
- Describes sinuses, sinus infection, surgery and how to care for your child after surgery.
- Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery (PDF 50KB) (En Español | Russian | Vietnamese)
- How to care for your child after tonsil and/or adenoid surgery. Includes what to watch for and when to call the doctor.
- Unilateral Hearing Loss (PDF 183KB) (En Español)
- Tips for parents about caring for and communicating with a child with a one-sided hearing loss.