auriscope Flashcards

1
Q

explain procedure?

and what are you inspecting?

A
patient seated 
attach cap 
hold auriscope as pencil 
patient head turned away from me 
inspect ear before pulling pinna up and back 

inspect - canal, tympanic membrane, any surface markings

repeat on other ear - can/cannot change cap

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