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The pneumatic otoscope is the standard tool used in diagnosing otitis media (infection of the middle ear). [4] The pneumatic otoscope has a pneumatic (diagnostic) head, which contains a lens, an enclosed light source, and a nipple for attaching a rubber bulb and tubing.
The cone of light, or light reflex, is a visible phenomenon which occurs upon examination of the tympanic membrane with an otoscope. [1] Shining light on the tympanic membrane causes a cone-shaped reflection of light to appear in the anterior inferior quadrant.
Tests specific to HEENT examination Eyes: eye examination and acuity (including ophthalmoscope) Ears: hearing examination and evaluation of tympanic membrane (TM) (otoscope used in evaluation of ears, nose, and mouth) A neurological examination is usually considered separate from the HEENT evaluation, although there can be some overlap in some ...
Otoscope: to look into the external ear cavity Oxygen mask and tubes: to deliver gases to the mouth/nostrils to assist in oxygen intake or to administer aerosolized or gaseous drugs Pipette or dropper: to measure out doses of liquid, specially in children Proctoscope: to look inside the anal canal and lower part of the rectum: Radiography
Ear examination [ edit ] Prior to the hearing test, the ears of the patient are usually examined with an otoscope to make sure they are free of wax, that the eardrum is intact, the ears are not infected, and the middle ear is free of fluid (indicating middle ear infection).
The three recommended tests in school-based-screenings for developing countries are otoscopy, pure-tone audiometry screening, and otoacoustic emissions (OAEs). Otoscopy is useful in the examination of the external ear, ear canal, and tympanic membrane. Otoscopic examination is useful in ruling out impacted cerumen.
A man performs the Valsalva maneuver while his ear is examined with an otoscope. [ edit on Wikidata ] The Valsalva maneuver is performed by a forceful attempt of exhalation against a closed airway, usually done by closing one's mouth and pinching one's nose shut while expelling air, as if blowing up a balloon.
Most causes of conductive hearing loss can be identified by examination but if it is important to image the bones of the middle ear or inner ear then a CT scan is required. CT scan is useful in cases of congenital conductive hearing loss, chronic suppurative otitis media or cholesteatoma, ossicular damage or discontinuity, otosclerosis and ...