Hours of learning: 2

Publication date: 2008

Aim
To provide healthcare professionals with an understanding of the current evidence-base for the management of acute otitis media.

Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this course you should be able to:

• describe the causes, symptoms and presentation of otitis media
• list the possible complications of acute otitis media
• outline strategies that can be considered in the management of acute otitis media
• identify patients in whom delayed antibiotic prescribing for acute otitis media, may be appropriate
• identify patients who warrant immediate antibiotic prescribing
• describe the choice, dose and duration of antibiotic therapy, if warranted.