Otorhinolaryngologic Approach Sasan Dabiri, M.D. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery Amir A lam hospital Tehran University of Medical Sciences
General Notes Parts of an : Inspection Palpation Percussion (not indicated in ENT) Auscultation (in neck mass & pulsatile tinnitus) Gentle (very important) Attention to patient s rights Don t miss any part due to this
Face Deformity Asymmetry Skin lesion Eye movement
Face Deformity Asymmetry Skin lesion Eye movement Palpation Tenderness Fracture Muscle force Mass
Neck Skin lesion (including fistula) Asymmetry (mass, LAP, muscle, )
Neck Skin lesion (including fistula) Asymmetry (mass, LAP, muscle, ) Palpation Tenderness (abcess) Mass (where, specify, ) Lymphadenopathy Thyroid Laryngo-trachea Auscultation
Ear Auricle External Auditory Canal Tympanic Membrane
Ear Auricle External Auditory Canal Tympanic Membrane
Ear Palpation Auricular tenderness Tragus sign
Ear Palpation Auscultation Pulsatile tinnitus (periauricular auscultation)
Ear Palpation Auscultation Auditory Evaluation Without tuning fork Whispered voice With tuning fork (512 Hz) Weber test o NL : midline o SNHL : lateralized to other o CHL : lateralized to same Rinne test o NL or SNHL : AC > BC (+) o CHL : BC > AC (-) Schwabach test
Ear Palpation Auscultation Auditory Evaluation Vestibular Evaluation R/O central etiology Romberg test Finger to Nose test Dix-Hallpike test Caloric test Head Thrust test Head Shake test
Nose Deformity Septum Turbinate Cavity Palpation Fracture Tenderness
Throat Tongue (lesion, movement) Oropharynx ( including tonsils & parapharynx) Uvula & Palate (including movement) Buccal (including Stensen s orifice) Mouth floor (including Warthon s orifice) Gingiva & Dentoalveolar area
Throat Tongue (lesion, movement) Oropharynx ( including tonsils & parapharynx) Uvula & Palate (including movement) Buccal (including Stensen s orifice) Mouth floor (including Warthon s orifice) Gingiva & Dentoalveolar area
Throat Tongue (lesion, movement) Oropharynx ( including tonsils & parapharynx) Uvula & Palate (including movement) Buccal (including Stensen s orifice) Mouth floor (including Warthon s orifice) Gingiva & Dentoalveolar area
Throat Tongue (lesion, movement) Oropharynx ( including tonsils & parapharynx) Uvula & Palate (including movement) Buccal (including Stensen s orifice) Mouth floor (including Warthon s orifice) Gingiva & Dentoalveolar area
Throat Tongue (lesion, movement) Oropharynx ( including tonsils & parapharynx) Uvula & Palate (including movement) Buccal (including Stensen s orifice) Mouth floor (including Warthon s orifice) Gingiva & Dentoalveolar area
Throat Tongue (lesion, movement) Oropharynx ( including tonsils & parapharynx) Uvula & Palate (including movement) Buccal (including Stensen s orifice) Mouth floor (including Warthon s orifice) Gingiva & Dentoalveolar area Palpation Tongue (induration, force) Mouth floor (submandibular gland, mass)
Larynx (Indirect Laryngoscopy [IDL]) With mirror With lens (rigid or flexible)
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