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From Error Traps to Excellence: Practical Pediatric Strategies for Safe and Effective Tonsillectomy Care

June 6, 2026, 10:15 am - 11:45 am
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Learning Objectives:
  1. Identify high-risk adenotonsillectomy patients using structured tools for OSA and PRAE risk stratification.
  2. Apply multimodal, evidence-based approaches to analgesia, antiemetic prophylaxis, and intraoperative safety (e.g., airway fire prevention).
  3. Implement team communication, checklist, and QI strategies to reduce error traps and sustain improvements in pediatric AT care.
1.Overall Session Evaluation
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The objectives were clearly stated 
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I acquired new skills and/or knowledge
I was introduced to new perspectives on my current practice
The content was relevant to my learning needs
This session promoted interaction (i.e., Q&A, polling etc.)
2.This session encouraged me to consider changes to my practice
3.Which CanMEDS roles were addressed?
4.Moderator: Dr Christine Lamontagne
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The moderator was organized and managed the  session well
5.Speaker: Dr Julie Zalan
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6.Overall, how would you rate the quality and effectiveness of the speaker's presentation with 1 being poor and 10 being excellent?
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7.Speaker: Dr Kimmo Murto
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9.Speaker: Dr Conor McDonnell
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11.The session and presenter(s) were balanced and free from commercial bias
12.Please provide any additional comments or suggestions regarding this session, moderator(s), and speaker(s).
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