Dr Hannah BurnsBSc, MBBS, FRACS
Paediatric Otolaryngologist, Queensland Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Australia Dr Burns works as paediatric otolaryngologist at Queensland Children’s Hospital (QCH) and is also a partner at Northside ENT where she treats both adults and children. Hannah undertook advanced specialty training in otolaryngology in Queensland, gained her fellowship in 2008 and spent 18 months at Evelina Children’s Hospital, London sub-specialising in paediatric ENT.
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She holds a senior lecturer position with the University of Queensland and is supervisor of training at QCH. Hannah developed, and annually runs the only paediatric airway course in Australia. Collaborating with other departments and specialist groups she has presented papers, locally, nationally and internationally exploring all facets of paediatric otolaryngology.
Dr Burns is a co-investigator in an NHMRC and Garnet Passe and Rodney Williams funded study exploring neurocognitive benefits of adenotonsillctomy in preschool children. She is also a chief investigator in the HAMSTER study looking at the role of high-flow oxygen for paediatric airway surgery. In conjunction with Queensland Injury Surveillance Unit, Kids Safe, Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit, retrieval Queensland and a number of dedicated practitioners she is a strong advocate for improved button battery safety.
Dr Burns is an active member of the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and has been on the academic committee for two scientific meetings. Through this avenue she has supported the role of women in otolaryngology and promoted diversity throughout the specialty. She is also a member of Australian New Zealand Society of Paediatric Otolaryngology and the Laryngology Society of Australasia. Dr Burns is a reviewer for a number of journals including Australian Journal of Otolaryngology.
Dr Burns is a co-investigator in an NHMRC and Garnet Passe and Rodney Williams funded study exploring neurocognitive benefits of adenotonsillctomy in preschool children. She is also a chief investigator in the HAMSTER study looking at the role of high-flow oxygen for paediatric airway surgery. In conjunction with Queensland Injury Surveillance Unit, Kids Safe, Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit, retrieval Queensland and a number of dedicated practitioners she is a strong advocate for improved button battery safety.
Dr Burns is an active member of the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and has been on the academic committee for two scientific meetings. Through this avenue she has supported the role of women in otolaryngology and promoted diversity throughout the specialty. She is also a member of Australian New Zealand Society of Paediatric Otolaryngology and the Laryngology Society of Australasia. Dr Burns is a reviewer for a number of journals including Australian Journal of Otolaryngology.
Stridor/Noisy Child - Management Tips for Provincial Surgeons
The noisy infant can offer a diagnostic dilemma for the otolaryngologist. A wide range of pathologies can be implicated. However a systematic approach can assist all surgeons, in all settings to initially manage these children. Many of the most common diagnoses can be treated in a non tertiary setting. The advent of improved technology allows the non paediatric otolaryngologist to be well supported by their specialist colleagues even from afar.
The noisy infant can offer a diagnostic dilemma for the otolaryngologist. A wide range of pathologies can be implicated. However a systematic approach can assist all surgeons, in all settings to initially manage these children. Many of the most common diagnoses can be treated in a non tertiary setting. The advent of improved technology allows the non paediatric otolaryngologist to be well supported by their specialist colleagues even from afar.
Intracapsular vs Extracapsular Tonsillectomy
Tonsillotomy, partial tonsillectomy or intracapsular tonsillectomy has increased in popularity over the last decade. With tonsillectomy being one of the most common otolaryngology procedures performed, the safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness of treatment require constant reevaluation. Tonsil surgery has well recognised morbidity and mortality, any new technology or technique should offer advantages over classical approaches. Treatment should always be based on safety and effectiveness. Intracapsular tonsillectomy offers recognised advantages over extracapsular techniques and otolaryngologists should consider adoption of this technique.
Tonsillotomy, partial tonsillectomy or intracapsular tonsillectomy has increased in popularity over the last decade. With tonsillectomy being one of the most common otolaryngology procedures performed, the safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness of treatment require constant reevaluation. Tonsil surgery has well recognised morbidity and mortality, any new technology or technique should offer advantages over classical approaches. Treatment should always be based on safety and effectiveness. Intracapsular tonsillectomy offers recognised advantages over extracapsular techniques and otolaryngologists should consider adoption of this technique.
