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Head and Throat examination
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The HEENT, or Head, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Exam is usually the initial part of a general physical exam, after the vital signs. Like other parts of the physical exam, it begins with inspection, and then proceeds to palpation. It requires the use of several special instruments in order to inspect the eyes and ears, and special techniques to assess their special sensory function. This module reviews some of the relevant surface anatomy and describes the basic HEENT exam. The module includes an introduction to use of the ophthalmoscope.
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This video presents the head, eye, ear, nose and throat examination, described as usually the initial part of a general physical exam after the vital signs. It reviews relevant surface anatomy, describes an examination that begins with inspection and proceeds to palpation, and introduces the special instruments used, including the ophthalmoscope.
Key points
- The HEENT examination is presented as part of a general physical exam
- Relevant surface anatomy is reviewed
- Inspection followed by palpation is described
- Special instruments for inspecting the eyes and ears are covered
- An introduction to use of the ophthalmoscope is included
Video Overview
This video presents “Head and Throat examination” — The HEENT, or Head, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Exam is usually the initial part of a general physical exam, after the vital signs. Like other parts of the physical exam, it begins with inspection, and then proceeds to palpation. It requires. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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