Application should include specialized equipment, instruments, and techniques needed for basic procedures in otorhinolaryngology surgery (e.g., myringotomy):

Along with the basic equipment used in general surgery, special equipment for otorhinolaryngology surgery, such as myringotomy, may include an operating microscope and sterile microscope hand grips. Myringotomy also requires a stool for the surgeon to sit on. In addition, laparoscopic surgical equipment may include video equipment and insufflators.
Depending on the type of surgery, specialized instruments are needed. For myringotomy, for example, these include ear specula, ear curettes, and an ear knife; the procedure also may require the insertion of polyethylene ventilation tubes or pressure-equalizing tubes.
Perioperative techniques and considerations vary widely among types of otorhinolaryngology procedures.

Process/Skill Questions:

Why is microscopic instrumentation important in otorhinolaryngology surgery?
Pressure-equalizing tubes are classified as implants. What special precautions and documentation are required because they are considered implants?
What special equipment and instruments may be required for rigid sinus endoscopy? For rhinoplasty? For surgical procedures designed to treat a patient with sleep apnea?
What emerging technologies are associated with the specialty of otorhinolaryngology surgery?