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 <title>Otoscopes</title>
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   <title>ENT Otoscopes</title>
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   <updated>2009-11-30T03:21:11-06:00</updated>
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An Otoscope is generally referred to as a device used to examine the auditory canal, but slight arrangements and modifications can make otoscope useful for examining the nasal cavity and the throat as well.The ear, nose, and throat passages are connected in a way that the three passages converge at a meeting point inside. This anatomical &amp;lsquo;confluence&amp;rsquo; makes the other two highly susceptible to infection if one of them has got infected. Therefore all the three passages are required to be examined even though the patient complains of some problem in the ear only.An otoscope has two major parts which can be attached together - handle and head.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Handle is a multi-purpose cylindrical base which is held in the hand to control the movements of the otoscope. The head is the actual otoscope which is attached to the handle. At the front end of the head a video camera and a light source are installed. In the rudimentary and cheaper version there is a magnifying lens instead of the camera.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; A speculum can be attached at the front end of the otoscope which is then inserted into the ear.Specula of different size and thickness are available. Different specula can be tried with the same otoscope depending upon the requirement, i.e. the suitable speculum is chosen depending upon whether the nasal cavity is required to be examined or the throat. But in this case the utility of the device can be extended successfully only up to a certain extent , i.e. by only changing the speculum the nasal cavity and the throat can be examined only up to&amp;nbsp; a certain deeper level only and that too only with lesser adequacy. To examine the throat deeply and properly an endoscope is required.Generally ENT otoscopes are sold as part of a kit that includes other diagnostics devices and ophthalmoscope.Nowadays otoscopes are designed in such a way so that, apart from their main purpose of examining the outer and middle ear canal, they can also be used to to examine the nasal cavity and the throat when only a minor and not very deep examination is required.When using the otoscope for ENT purposes extra care should be given to maintain proper hygiene and cleanliness. An ENT specialist can&amp;rsquo;t work without an otoscope so he can not afford to compromise on the quality and utility of the device.]]></summary>
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   <title>FiberOptic Otoscopes</title>
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   <updated>2009-11-30T03:21:43-06:00</updated>
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Quality of otoscopes has improved a lot with time. This improvement owes to development in design, material, and technology. Basic design of otoscope has remained more or less same, it has improved in the context that it has made otoscope a multi-purpose tool.&amp;nbsp; Improvement in the quality of material, especially of specula, is quite more significant as the soft material has almost eliminated the chance of any scratch or injury to the delicate walls of the cavity.Technology has made the biggest contribution in improvement of otoscopy as visibility of the inside of the organ examined has improved to a great extent. Fiber Optics is the most advanced technology in communication via physical media. The medium used in this mode of communication is optical fibers. Optical cable consists of a bundle of optical fibers which are made of extremely fine quality glass. Quality of the glass used is so fine that if all the water of an ocean were drained out and filled with it, the ocean bed would still be visible.An optical fiber is as thin as a strand of hair and therefore it acts as a waveguide. It works because of a typical characteristic of life, called total internal reflection. When a ray of light is incident on a surface at a particular angle, all the light gets reflected. When the medium through which light is travelling is as narrow as a optical fiber, light travels in a straight path. This causes negligible loss in intensity and helps it reach the destination unaffected. Fiber optics provides extremely enhanced quality of signal received and thus highly improved visibility and clarity of the auditory canal and Tympanic membrane (ear drum) is obtained. However subtle or minor is the infection it can be easily noticed.Though there are many types of illumination lamps (light source) are available today, most of the good quality otoscopes which employ fiber optics, use halogen lamps&amp;nbsp; for illumination purpose, because halogen lamps emit light that is highly white in nature. This helps reflect true color of the surface illuminated.In video otoscope in which fiber optics has been employed, high definition crystal clear image is displayed on the video monitor as optical fibers carry digital signals in form of light pulses, consequently signals arrive at the destination without any interference, loss in intensity, or distortion.Fiber optics has indeed revolutionized the methods through which internal organs are observed and studied.]]></summary>
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   <title>Grafco Otoscopes</title>
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   <updated>2009-11-30T03:22:32-06:00</updated>
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Grafco is a member of the family of brands marketed by Graham Field(GF) Health Products, Inc.&amp;nbsp; Other members of this group are: Everest&amp;amp;Jennings and LaBac, Lumex, Labtron, Smith&amp;amp;Davis,and Simmons.Graham Field is one of the leading companies in the field of healthcare products which supply a wide range of products that are used in hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and homes. GF supplies products like wheelchairs, patient beds, walkers, surgical equipments, diagnostics equipments, and equipments for personal care, and almost every kind of products and tools that are used in healthcare. GF sells otoscopes of various types and over a wide range of quality and price. Under the brand name of Grafco, otoscopes of simple and conventional type are sold at affordable prices. Grafco Otoscope do not come separately but are part of the set which also includes an Ophthalmoscope. Grafco supplies otoscopes under the product names of Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope set 8700, and Grafco 1226. Both products provide Otoscope as part of a set that also includes an Ophthalmoscope.&amp;nbsp;Grafco 8700 version otoscope has two major parts: a handle, and a head. The handle is a cylindrical base which is held in the hand for controlling the movement while in use, and that&amp;rsquo;s why it is called handle. In the handle there is a compartment for storing rechargeable batteries. Two number of &amp;ldquo;AA&amp;rdquo; type batteries are provided with this set. The head is the actual Otoscope which is attached to the handle and at the front end of which are installed a magnifying lens and a light source for illumination. The set includes four numbers of disposable specula of different size. The Ophthalmoscope and otoscope have pocket clip on the side.Grafco 1226 otoscope has basically the same structure as that of 8700. The otoscope head is chrome plated and is designed with integral and swivel lens. Three aural specula in different sizes- small, medium, and large- have been also included with the set. It is a multi-purpose otoscope and is basically an ENT otoscope,i.e., it can also be used to examine the nasal cavity and outer throat, therefore an additional nasal speculum has also been provided.Grafco otoscopes are simple in design and easy to carry and operate. They are of best quality yet available at highly affordable prices. It is a must for ENT specialists and physician and can prove to be quite handy as house hold medical tool if required.]]></summary>
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   <title>Otoscope Kits</title>
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   <updated>2009-11-30T03:23:10-06:00</updated>
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Otoscope or Auriscope is a devise used by medical professionals primarily for performing aural and nasal passage examination.&amp;nbsp; Otoscope has its roots in 1363 when it was first described and illustrated by Guy de Chauliac.&amp;nbsp; Since then, its primary usage (examination of ear canal) has not been denatured rather in most cases through careful examination, diagnosis can be established of diseases such as otitis media and otitis externa.&amp;nbsp; While in some cases findings can only be a tip of the iceberg, in mostly others it nips the bud in the very first stage. An Otoscope Kit comprises of a light source (halogen or xenon light to illuminate the cavity), an otoscope head to be mounted on the light source (waterproof so as to avoid exposure from bodily secretions), removable adapter for attaching to the otoscope head, and reusable / disposable speculum (in variable sizes from 2.5mm to 4.5mm).&amp;nbsp; Many models of speculum have loop to remove debri (cerumen) from the ear canal.&amp;nbsp; While reusable speculum can be easily removed for cleaning and sterilization to prevent the risk of infection to the subsequent patient, however disposability of speculum is always preferred.&amp;nbsp; Standard Otoscopes are not waterproof which may expose its light source to watery secretions.Types of Otoscopes available are wall mounted otoscope, hand held otoscope and video otoscope.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Wall mounted otoscope, as the name suggests, is AC powered and commonly attached on the wall unlike hand held otoscope which is battery run and is fully portable.&amp;nbsp; Advantage of wall mounted otoscope is that it can be used for an extended time without disruption of changing the batteries.&amp;nbsp; Another type available is Video Otoscope which is similar to a regular otoscope except that it has a miniature video camera built at its Otoscope head to give an ear canal image while examining the ear canal which can be viewed in a video monitor simultaneously. Pheumatic Otoscope, which is another variant of a standard otoscope, allows examination of tympanic membrane mobility by pushing air through the speculum.&amp;nbsp; Apart from the ones used by medical professionals, simplified &amp;amp; inexpensive versions are also available for home users for routine check-up purpose. It is crucial to use the appropriate size of speculum as per requirement. Needless to say, Otoscope has been a cornerstone in the diagnosis of otologic diseases.&amp;nbsp; In the coming years promising technological advances may reduce its limitation to only being a diagnostic device.
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   <title>Pocket Otoscopes</title>
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   <updated>2009-11-30T03:23:37-06:00</updated>
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These pocket otoscopes are found to reliable and come as indestructible high quality instrument. They are invaluable for everyday the ear, nose and throat use. It has an easily adjustable neutral 2.5 v vacuum light. It also has a 3 time magnifying lens. It has a insufflation port available on the Otoscope head. These otoscopes are available with plug in and snap or knurled screw type Otoscope heads. These are ideal for pneumatic tympanic membrane tests that can also be used for rhinoscopic examinations. It comes with 3 autoclavable ear funnels in a colored zip bag that are all latex free. These otoscopes require 2 1.5 V C size batteries. It has been ergonomically designed. These are compact instruments that measure approximately&amp;nbsp; 7 12&amp;rdquo; ad it weighs approximately 7 oz.Otoscopes are of various types which include diagnostic Otoscope, pocket Otoscope, video otoscope so on. The latest otoscopes in the market are designed to meet the needs of today practitioners. These pocket otoscopes help to examine the external acoustic tube and the tympanic membrane. The type of otoscopes are provided with a rheostat to adjust the light intensity. It comes with a removable glass that allows 3x magnification and it has an output for the air insufflation to check the mobility of the tympanic membrane. The main features of Pocket Otoscopes are - 2.5v halogen light source for true tissue color and for long lasting lamp performance. Fiber optics for cool, obstruction free light transmission. Wide angle, removable 2.5x viewing lens permits instrumentation.&amp;nbsp; Otoscope head made from polymid which is an impact resistant space age thermoplastic.&amp;nbsp; Welch Allyn disposable polypropylene ear specula in 2.75mm and 4.25mm sizes are convenient, safe and economical. &quot;AA&quot; metal battery handle that is interchangeable with pocket Ophthalmoscope. Pocket clip that is available with integral on/off slide switch for ambidextrous use. Complete instrument includes tube of 5 each 2.75mm and 4.25mm specula. 1 Year Warranty. Lifetime Quality Performance Guarantee on optics.The lightweight pocket otoscope are available in three colors and it includes and on/off switch that is located on the pocket clip. It has a fiber optic halogen lighting system and also has a 3&amp;rdquo; pivoting magnifying lens. It comes with a 2.5v halogen bulb, with&amp;nbsp; 20 disposable speculas (10ea 2.5mm, 10ea 4.0mm) and an attractive color coordinated nylon storage case. It is easily operatable with a 2 &quot;AA&quot; alkaline batteries.There are many service providers on the net where in you can purchase your pocket otoscope from. Do a comparative study and choose the best that suits your needs.
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   <title>Riester Otoscopes</title>
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   <updated>2009-11-30T03:24:07-06:00</updated>
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Riester is a Germany based company which has been supplying medical diagnostics equipments for past 60 years. Riester products are simple in design and available at affordable prices. Riester products are declared ready to be sold only after they have passed several quality tests .Riester Otoscope is generally not available separately; it comes in a kit which also includes an ophthalmoscope.Riester Otoscope is multipurpose equipment and is marketed as an ENT Otoscope because, apart from its main use in examining the inside of the ear, it can be also used to examine the inside of the nose and the throat. It is mainly used to check the conditions of the outer and middle auditory canal which also includes the Tympanic membrane (ear drum). Riester is known for their conventional Otoscopes. A Riester Otoscope comes in a set comprising of three different parts that can be assembled together before use. There is a cylindrical base to which the actual Otoscope is attached and works as a handle as it is held in the hand to control the movements of the otoscope. There is a compartment in the handle which contains rechargeable battery. The other part is the head which is the actual otoscope and is attached to the handle. At the front end of the head a magnifying lens and a light source (for illumination) are installed. Specula of various sizes and thickness are provided so that suitable one can be employed depending upon the requirement; they generally come in sizes varying from 2mm up to 6mm. Speculum is attached at the front end of the otoscope which is then inserted into the ear.Riester Otoscopes are available in different models which come under different brand names. The most popular brand in this category is &amp;lsquo;UNI&amp;rsquo; and its different versions are available. Given below a brief description of some Riester Otoscopes and their available features:UNI I2.7 V instruments with vacuum lamps.2.5 V instruments with HL halogen lamps.3.5 V instruments with XL xenon lamps.With reusable ear specula 2, 3 and 4 mm.UNI III too comes with the same illumination configuration and set of specula but its lens provides 4X magnification, and it is not available separately, it comes with an Ophthalmoscope.Riester makes only portable Otoscopes. Reister Otoscopes are currently supplied in 150 countries and it is one of the most highly sold products of Reister.]]></summary>
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   <title>Spare Parts</title>
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   <updated>2009-11-30T03:24:43-06:00</updated>
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Otoscope is an instrument that is used to examine the external ear, the ear drum and through the ear drum the ossicles of the middle ear. This mainly consists of a magnifying lens and a device for insufflation.The Otoscope or auriscope is nothing but a medical device that is used to look into the ears. Health care people make use of otoscopes to screen for illness during regular checkups that helps to investigate any symptom found in the ear. With the help of an otoscope one can examine the outer ear and the middle ear.Otoscope consists of a head and a handle. The head consist of an electric light source and a low power magnifying lens. The front end of the otoscope usually has an attachment for disposable plastic ear known as the speculums. The examiner would first straighten the ear canal by pulling on the pinna. Then he would insert the ear speculum side of the otoscope into the external ear. The examiner would then look through the lens on the rear of the instrument and see the inside of the ear canal. Many of the otoscope models come with a detachable sliding rear window that allows the examiner to insert the instrument through the otoscope into the ear canal like removal of the earwax. Most of the models also have an insertion point for a bulb capable of pushing air through the speculum which is called as pneumatic otoscope. The puff of air helps the examiner to test the mobility of the tympanic membrane.Otoscopes come as wall mounted instruments as well as portable instruments. The portable instruments are called as pocket otoscopes. The wall mounted otoscopes come attached with a flexible power cord attached to the base that serves to hold the otoscope when it is not in use. It also serves as a source of electric power when it is plugged into an electric outlet. The portable otoscope models are powered by batteries in the handle of the otoscope. These batteries are usually rechargeable and they can be recharged from a base unit. These otoscopes are usually sold with ophthalmoscopes as a diagnostic set.The different types of diseases that can be diagnosed with the help of an otoscope include the otitis media, infection of the middle ear and the oititis externa, the infection of the outer parts of the ear. Otoscopes are mainly used to examine the patients nose and upper throat.]]></summary>
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   <title>Welch Allyn Otoscopes</title>
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   <updated>2009-11-30T03:25:05-06:00</updated>
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Welch Allyn is the global leader in the field of manufacturing medical equipments such as medical diagnostics devices, monitoring systems, etc. The company will complete its 100 years of unparalleled contribution to medical science with a record of regularly introducing products with original design and advanced technology. Otoscope has been one of the most highly in-demand products manufactured by Welch Allyn due to highly efficient design and technology. An Otoscope is a medical diagnostics device used to examine the auditory canal and Tympanic membrane. Welch Allyn Otoscope consists of various parts which can be attached together. It comes with a multi-purpose cylindrical base to which the real otoscope is attached. The cylindrical base is designed to be held in hand while in use and works as a handle. There is a compartment in it which contains rechargeable batteries. In the older and rudimentary version, there is a magnifying lens and a small light source attached to the front end of the otoscope. The examiner can &amp;lsquo;peep into&amp;rsquo; the auditory canal by putting his line of sight through the lens. The technologically improved version of otoscope is called Video otoscope as there is a video camera instead of magnifying lens. Video captured by the camera can be viewed on TV or computer monitor. Videos can be recorded and can be viewed later. An enhanced picture quality can be obtained by adjusting display settings and with the aid of graphic softwares.Welch Allen has launched its most improved and newest version of Otoscope, it has been trademarked as Welch Allyn MacroView Otoscope. It has highly improved features than its predecessors. It uses optical fibers for transportation of signals and a video camera of higher resolution and wider field of view. Given below are some &amp;lsquo;coolest&amp;rsquo; features available in this Otoscope:Fiber optics technology used for signal communicationFull view of the Tympanic membrane can be captured by the cameraField of view is double to that of the older versionsMagnification is 30% higher than other versionsFocus can be adjusted according to the requirementHigh resolution camera for better clarity and enhanced picture qualityCan be connected to the USB ports of a computer or a display device The Otoscope can be detached from the handle which (handle) can then be used to examine throat also. This model has been launched in the regular as well as veterinary category. This is highly recommended for diagnostics and education purposes.]]></summary>
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