Kids Today: Rapid Review of Guidelines and Consensus Statements

Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

Location: 409AB

Moderator(s)

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Debra G. Weinberger, MD

Assistant Professor
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Dallas, Texas, United States

Panelist(s)

Jennifer J. Shin, MD SM

Dr.
Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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James M. Ruda, MD

Associate Professor
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH, United States
Sophie G. Shay, MD

Associate Professor
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Disclosure(s):

James M. Ruda, MD:

faculty for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

The panel efficiently shows evidence-based management of otitis media, pediatric rhinosinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, tonsillectomy and persistent sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy along with challenging cases. Dr. Shin co-authored the clinical consensus statement for pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis. Dr. Ruda is the ASPO representative to the guideline task force for the AAO-HNS and co-authored the expert consensus statement on pediatric drug-induced sleep endoscopy.

Learning Objectives:

Explain the difference between clinical practice guidelines, consensus statements and society-endorsed position papers.
Identify best practices for otitis media, rhinosinusitis, obstructive sleep apnea, tonsillectomy and persistent sleep apnea after adenotonsillectomy.
Examine potential controversies and challenges associated with implementation of these best practices.