Surgical exposure and simulation
Following the literature’s recommendations5, all
elective cases were suspended, and urgent or time dependent surgeries
were only performed by attending Otolaryngologists. In order to deal
with the absence of surgical exposure, during their “on” week,
residents are expected to perform pre-established simulation training
programs for nasal endoscopic surgery, and myringotomy with ventilation
tubes placement. Other simulation training programs, such as
microphonosurgery and septoplasty, are under development and validation,
however, residents are expected to complete these courses as well.