title: Otolaryngologic emergencies.
abstract: The recognition and treatment of common otolaryngologic complaints and disorders encountered in the Emergency Department are discussed. Some, such as massive maxillofacial trauma or airway compromise, are major and life-threatening. Others, such as nasopharyngeal and otologic disorders, are less urgent.
mesh_terms: D004630:Emergencies; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000628:therapy; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000293:injuries; D009295:Nasal Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*