title: Video otoscopy in audiologic practice.
abstract: Recent advances in endoscopic optics and miniature video camera technology have made video otoscopy (VO) accessible to audiologists in a practical way. Seven categories of VO applications are presented with clinical examples: (1) general examination of the earcanal and tympanic membrane, (2) physician communication/telemedicine, (3) hearing instrument selection and fitting applications, (4) patient education, (5) scope of practice reinforcement, (6) knowledge base/skill growth, and (7) cerumen management.
authors.affiliation: Sullivan and Sullivan, Inc., Garden City, New York 11530, USA.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Sullivan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001298:Audiology; D002571:Cerumen / Q000378:metabolism; D012048:Correction of Hearing Impairment; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006310:Hearing Aids; D006311:Hearing Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019720:Otoscopes; D017755:Prosthesis Fitting