Ear Examination
Below is a summary of the steps conducted during an examination of the ear.
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Inspection of pinna and its surrounds bilaterally (check behind the ear for scars, swellings etc)
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Palpate pinna, mastoid and tragus bilaterally
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Inspect external auditory canal bilaterally
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Examine external auditory canal and tympanic membrane with safe auriscope technique bilaterally
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Test approximate hearing bilaterally [e.g. whispering numbers]
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Perform Rinne's test bilaterally
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Perform Weber's test
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Thank the patient
Video of an otological exam