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Otoscope/Auriscope: to examine the external auditory canal and ear drum; used during aural toileting, removal of wax, myringotomy, stapedectomy and to dilate the stenosis of canal Mouth gag - •Doyen's mouth gag: to keep the mouth open, mostly operate the mouth •Boyle Davis mouth gag
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.
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).
A case history (usually a written form, with questionnaire) can provide valuable information about the context of the hearing loss, and indicate what kind of diagnostic procedures to employ. Case history will include such items as: major concern; birth and pregnancy information; medical history; development history; family history; workplace ...
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 ...
After an otoscopy (examination of the ear with an otoscope) to ensure that the path to the eardrum is clear and there is no perforation, the test is performed by inserting the tympanometer probe in the ear canal. The instrument changes the pressure in the ear, generates a pure tone, and measures the eardrum responses to the sound at different ...
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.
Placement of the tuning fork in front of the ear, to test air conduction. The Rinne test is performed by placing a 512 Hz vibrating tuning fork against the patient's mastoid bone and asking the patient to tell you when the sound is no longer heard.