In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, covers Hyphema, the presence of blood in the anterior chamber of the eye—most often caused by blunt ocular trauma. You’ll learn how to recognize key signs, understand grading and potential complications such as increased intraocular pressure, and review initial management, including activity restriction, protective shielding, and urgent ophthalmology follow-up.
#Hyphema #EyeTrauma #OcularEmergency #AnteriorChamber #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, reviews Globe Rupture, a vision-threatening ocular emergency caused by blunt or penetrating trauma to the eye. You’ll learn to recognize red flags such as a teardrop-shaped pupil, extrusion of ocular contents, or a positive Seidel sign, understand why manipulation of the eye must be avoided, and explore urgent management steps—including protective shielding and immediate ophthalmology referral.
#GlobeRupture #OcularEmergency #EyeTrauma #VisionLoss #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, covers Corneal Abrasions, superficial scratches to the corneal epithelium often caused by trauma, foreign bodies, or contact lens use. You’ll learn hallmark symptoms such as acute eye pain, tearing, photophobia, and foreign body sensation, understand how to confirm the diagnosis with fluorescein staining, and review management strategies to promote healing and prevent complications.
#CornealAbrasion #EyeInjury #FluoresceinStain #OphthalmologyBasics #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, reviews Blowout Fractures, orbital floor fractures typically caused by blunt trauma to the eye. You’ll learn to recognize key signs such as diplopia with upward gaze, infraorbital numbness, and enophthalmos, understand the role of CT imaging in diagnosis, and explore initial management—including avoiding nose blowing and arranging prompt ophthalmology and maxillofacial consultation.
#BlowoutFracture #OrbitalTrauma #Diplopia #FacialFracture #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, covers Barotrauma of the Ear, an injury caused by pressure changes that disrupt the normal function of the middle ear. You’ll learn how activities like flying, scuba diving, or rapid altitude shifts can lead to symptoms such as ear pain, hearing changes, and tinnitus. We’ll also review prevention strategies, initial management, and when to suspect complications like tympanic membrane rupture.
#EarBarotrauma #MiddleEarInjury #ScubaDiving #AirplaneEar #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, reviews Throat Foreign Bodies, ranging from food impactions to accidentally ingested objects lodged in the oropharynx or upper esophagus. You’ll learn to recognize urgent symptoms like drooling, dysphagia, stridor, or respiratory distress, understand the initial evaluation—including airway assessment—and explore management strategies, from bedside removal to urgent endoscopic retrieval.
#ThroatForeignBody #AirwayEmergency #EsophagealImpaction #ENTemergency #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, covers Nasal Foreign Bodies, a frequent issue in pediatrics that can present with unilateral nasal obstruction, foul-smelling discharge, or epistaxis. You’ll learn common object types, safe removal techniques—including positive pressure and instrumentation—and when to refer to ENT, especially for deep or high-risk objects like button batteries or paired magnets.
#NasalForeignBody #ENTemergency #Pediatrics #Epistaxis #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, reviews Ear Foreign Bodies, a common presentation in pediatric and emergency settings. You’ll learn to identify symptoms such as ear pain, hearing loss, or drainage, understand safe removal techniques based on object type and location, and recognize when to avoid irrigation—such as with organic material or suspected tympanic membrane perforation.
#EarForeignBody #ENTemergency #HearingLoss #EarInjury #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, discusses Ocular Foreign Bodies, from superficial corneal debris to penetrating globe injuries. You’ll learn how to recognize symptoms like pain, tearing, photophobia, and foreign body sensation, perform a focused eye exam—including fluorescein staining—and understand safe removal techniques, red flags for globe rupture, and when urgent ophthalmology referral is needed.
#OcularForeignBody #EyeInjury #CornealAbrasion #OphthalmologyReferral #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, reviews Hearing Loss, focusing on how to differentiate sensorineural from conductive causes. You’ll learn the key history clues, exam findings, and tuning fork test results (Weber and Rinne) that help pinpoint the location of the problem, along with common etiologies for each type and when urgent evaluation is warranted.
#HearingLoss #Sensorineural #Conductive #WeberTest #RinneTest #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101