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CME - Learn About the Sinuses

This exercise provides health care professionals with a unique perspective of sinus and nasal anatomy, function, problems, and some of the solutions to those problems.  To complete the exercise watch the three videos in order and then register and complete the  CME test on this page.

Scenes from the videos can be viewed in the "Companion Booklet PDF" but it is not needed to participate in the exercise.
If you have access to a VR headset, 3D TV, Red Blue Glasses, or Google Cardboard viewer you can view the videos with 3D virtual reality depth perception by visiting this page. 

Accreditation
The Ochsner Clinic Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
The Ochsner Clinic Foundation designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Disclosure
Activity Director: Peter Casano, M.D.   Commercial Interest: None

Basic Sinus Anatomy

Basic Sinus Anatomy is examined using 3D computer models, cadaver dissections, and CT scans. The anatomy of the maxillary sinus, frontal sinus, ethmoid sinuses, and sphenoid sinus are explored and explained in simple terms.

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Nasal Anatomy and Function

This video describes the structures and function of the nasal cavity.  This video concentrates on how nasal anatomy is structured to achieve the important functional goals that are necessary to provide clean, moist, and warm air to the lungs. 

View Video #2

Problems and Solutions

The most common sinus and nasal problems are explored.  The options to treat these problems are discussed and common surgical techniques are explained.

View Video #3

Basic Sinus Anatomy

Basic Sinus Anatomy is examined using 3D computer models, cadaver dissections, and CT scans. The anatomy of the maxillary sinus, frontal sinus, ethmoid sinuses, and sphenoid sinus are explored and explained in simple terms.

View Video #1

Nasal Anatomy and Function

This video describes the structures and function of the nasal cavity.  The nasal septum,  nasal airflow dynamics, the middle turbinate, the inferior turbinate, the "nasal swell region", and sinus drainage pathways are explored.  This video concentrates on how nasal anatomy is structured to achieve the important functional goals that are necessary to provide clean, moist, and warm air to the lungs. 

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Problems and Solutions

The most common sinus and nasal problems are explored.  Viral rhinitis, viral sinusitis, acute bacterial sinusitis, chronic bacterial sinusitis, deviated nasal septum, turbinate hypertrophy, and nasal packing are discussed.  Common surgical techniques are explained in simple terms.

View Video #3