WEBINAR BARONG 2025 Academic

WEBINAR BARONG (Bali Otorhinolaryngology) 2025, with the theme "Practical Approach to Diagnosis and Initial Management of ENT Disorders in Primary Care," was held on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, with the main goal to improve knowledge on diagnosing and initially managing ENT-Head and Neck Surgery cases commonly found in the community. This event underscores the critical need to empower primary healthcare providers to address these prevalent issues effectively. Its importance lies in bridging the gap between specialized care and community health, ensuring timely interventions that can prevent complications.

Knowledge was shared by Dr. dr. Made Lely Rahayu, Sp.THTBKL, Subsp. Oto (K) on Otitis Externa and OMA, dr. Putu Diah Ariyanti Putri, M.Biomed, Sp.THT-BKL on foreign bodies in ENT and cerumen, Dr. dr. Sari Wulan Dwi Sutanegara, Sp.THT-BKL, Subsp. Rino (K) FICS on rhinosinusitis, and dr. I Putu Yupindra Pradiptha, Sp.THTBKL on epistaxis in primary care. The event was moderated by dr. I Gede Wahyu Adi Raditya, Sp.THTBKL, ensuring a well-organized and insightful session.

It is hoped that this webinar will benefit general practitioners by enhancing their skills in managing ENT disorders, ultimately improving patient outcomes, especially in underserved areas where ENT specialists are scarce or access is limited.