11. The ears
- 2023
- OriginalPaper
- Hoofdstuk
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- Auteurs
- A. L. Smit, MSc, PhD
- F. W. G. Gruintjes
- Gepubliceerd in
- Physical Diagnostics
- Uitgeverij
- Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
Abstract
The ears are readily accessible to physical examination. Abnormalities of the external ear, eardrum and middle ear can be assessed by means of inspection using a light and an otoscope. An impression of the patient’s hearing and any hearing abnormalities can be gained using tuning fork tests. It is important to examine and compare both sides of the patient. Good lighting and correct positioning of the patient is important when carrying out the examination. Balance tests can be useful to examine disorders of the vestibular system and distinguish them from central nervous system disorders.
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With acknowledgments to L. de Rosario
- Titel
- The ears
- Auteurs
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A. L. Smit, MSc, PhD
F. W. G. Gruintjes
- Copyright
- 2023
- Uitgeverij
- Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
- Boek
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Physical Diagnostics
Print ISBN: 978-90-368-2930-4
Elektronisch ISBN: 978-90-368-2931-1
Copyright: 2023
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-368-2931-1_11
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