Implementation and impact of a surgical dashboard on pediatric tonsillectomy outcomes: A quality improvement study.

Introduction: In pediatric tonsillectomy management, the consistent tracking of surgical outcomes and adherence to guidelines are vital. This study explores how a surgical dashboard can serve as a tool in research analysis, translating AAO-HNSF guidelines into measurable performance improvements.

Methods: Using a prospective registry from three pediatric hospitals, a Tableau dashboard was constructed to graphically visualize key demographic and postoperative outcomes (including intensive care unit [ICU] utilization, 30-day emergency department (ED) visits, and postoperative bleed rates) in children undergoing tonsillectomy from 2020 to 2024.

Gonorrhea-positive sinus cultures in a 15-year-old with allergic fungal sinusitis.

This article describes a patient with gonorrhea in sinus cultures and allergic fungal sinusitis. A multidisciplinary team was assembled to deliver the results to the minor patient and her family and provide support and resources for long-term care.