Clinical Services

Brenner’s ENT/otolaryngology department is the leading ENT resource in the region; our specially trained otolaryngologists use a wide range of tools to effectively treat all types of conditions in children of all ages, from infants to young adults. We treat ear infections, strep throat, swallowing problems and hearing loss, and our clinicians perform tumor removal in the head and neck and other inpatient and outpatient surgeries for our pediatric patients.

We work with a team of multidisciplinary experts to help our patients heal and get better using the latest in state-of-the-art technology, testing and medical advancements.

Family-Centered Care

At Brenner, we believe in the philosophy of family-centered care. We work closely with families to develop individualized and customized treatment plans for their child and are always available to answer any questions parents and other family members may have. Brenner’s pediatric specialists work closely with our patients’ pediatricians to provide streamlined care throughout the treatment and healing process.

Pediatric ENT/Otolaryngology Services at Brenner Children’s Hospital

Clinical Services

Brenner’s board-certified otolaryngologists, trained in both pediatrics and their specialty, use the latest in specially designed equipment and instruments to effectively diagnose and treat pediatric patients of all ages. We provide a wide range of services and treat all ear, nose and throat-related conditions, using an array of therapies, surgeries, medications, implants and other medical management strategies to help our patients heal and get better.

Inpatient/Outpatient Surgery

Brenner’s team of world-class surgeons performs many types of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures on our pediatric patients, including tonsillectomies, the removal of tumors in the head and neck and ear tube placement.

Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program

Brenner’s pediatric cochlear implant program consists of a multidisciplinary team of professionals that use a variety of tests, including speech and communication assessments, hearing aid trials and computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies, to help children with hearing loss. We work closely with our patients and their families to design the best possible treatment strategy and work closely with them throughout the entire implantation process, including pre- and post-implantation and rehabilitation.

Anesthesia

A fully dedicated team of pediatric anesthesiologists, trained for many years in the specialties of pediatrics and anesthesia, work with all pediatric departments to ensure the best and safest anesthesia plan for our pediatric patients. We conduct all types of anesthesia, including local, regional and general anesthesia: 

• Local Anesthesia – the numbing of a certain area or part of the body. 
• Regional Anesthesia – a type of anesthesia in which the anesthesiologist injects a medicine to block pain signals traveling to the brain. This may involve the spine, an epidural or nerve blocks. This procedure will make a child feel sleepy before, during and after the procedure. 
• General Anesthesia – medicines are given to a child to make him or her sleep during surgery. During general anesthesia, the anesthesia team closely watches the child’s heartbeat, blood pressure, breathing and oxygen levels and may adjust the levels of medication as needed during the procedure.