Pro-PA Podcast

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, reviews Epistaxis, one of the most common ENT emergencies. You’ll learn to differentiate anterior from posterior nosebleeds, identify common causes such as trauma, dry air, or hypertension, and review stepwise management—from direct pressure and topical vasoconstrictors to cautery and packing. We’ll also cover red flags that warrant urgent intervention.
#Epistaxis #Nosebleed #ENTemergency #AnteriorVsPosterior #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, covers Malignant Neoplasms of the head and neck, including squamous cell carcinoma, lymphoma, and salivary gland malignancies. You’ll learn common risk factors such as tobacco and alcohol use, hallmark signs like persistent hoarseness or non-healing oral lesions, and the essentials of diagnosis, staging, and multidisciplinary management.
#MalignantNeoplasms #HeadAndNeckCancer #ENToncology #CancerAwareness #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

In this episode of EENT101, host Dr. Christina G. Gonzales, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C, reviews Benign Neoplasms of the head and neck, including common lesions such as papillomas, hemangiomas, and pleomorphic adenomas. You’ll learn to recognize typical presentations, understand the diagnostic approach, and explore management strategies—from observation to surgical excision—while keeping in mind the importance of differentiating these from malignant lesions.
#BenignNeoplasms #HeadAndNeck #ENToncology #PANCEprep #PAstudent #ProPAPodcast #EENT101

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