otoscope
Also known as auriscope
alt=Components of an otoscope|thumb|Components of an otoscope thumb|Anatomy of the human ear thumb|Right tympanic membrane as seen through a speculum thumb|A doctor performs an otoscopy examination. An otoscope or auriscope is a medical device used by healthcare professionals to examine the ear canal and eardrum. This may be done as part of routine physical examinations, or for evaluating specific ear complaints, such as earaches, sense of fullness in the ear, or hearing loss.
Key facts
- Medical equipment.synonym
- auriscope
- Medical equipment.image
- File:Ototskop mit Ohrtrichtern.jpg
- Medical equipment.caption
- An otoscope, with a tube of disposable tips behind
- Medical equipment.specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
via Wikipedia infobox
Research
1,880 papers- The Evolution of the Otoscope.Ear, nose, & throat journal · 2024
- History and Evolution of the Otoscope.Cureus · 2025
- Otoscope Exam(Archived).2026
- Beyond the otoscope: an imaging review of congenital cholesteatoma.Insights into imaging · 2024
- Algorithm-Driven Tele-otoscope for Remote Care for Patients With Otitis Media.
Article
9 sectionsContents
- Usage
- Function
- Method of use
- Types
- Monocular and binocular
- Pneumatic otoscope
- See also
- References
- External links
alt=Components of an otoscope|thumb|Components of an otoscope thumb|Anatomy of the human ear thumb|Right tympanic membrane as seen through a speculum thumb|A doctor performs an otoscopy examination. An otoscope or auriscope is a medical device used by healthcare professionals to examine the ear canal and eardrum. This may be done as part of routine physical examinations, or for evaluating specific ear complaints, such as earaches, sense of fullness in the ear, or hearing loss.
== Usage ==