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Step by Step guide to performing an Ear Exam

Step by Step guide to performing an Ear Exam. Tool: Otoscope. Light. Head. Speculum. Magnifying Lens. Tail. Anatomy of the Ear. An ear exam can note any abnormalities in the external ear, tympanic membrane, and the middle ear. Step 1: Have the patient sit down.

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Step by Step guide to performing an Ear Exam

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  1. Step by Step guide to performing an Ear Exam

  2. Tool: Otoscope Light Head Speculum Magnifying Lens Tail

  3. Anatomy of the Ear • An ear exam can note any abnormalities in the external ear, tympanic membrane, and the middle ear

  4. Step 1: Have the patient sit down • Have the patient sit down (May be best for the patient to sit on the desk so the ear is in a convenient position for the doctor) • Have the patient slightly tilt his head away from the doctor • Start with the “good” ear – one without problems or infections (if any)

  5. Step 2: Holding the otoscope • Hold the otoscope in one hand and turn on the light • Gently insert the speculum into the ear • With the other free hand, gently pull up, out, and/or forward on patient’s ear to straighten out the ear canal for easy viewing

  6. Step 3: Examine the External Canal Normal ear canal Infected ear canal • Examine the external ear canal and note any abnormalities – such as inflammation, discoloration, and/or any signs of infection • Examine the external ear canal without the otoscope as well

  7. Step 4: Examine the Tympanic Membrane Ruptured tympanic membrane Normal tympanic membrane

  8. Step 5: Examine parts of Middle Ear • Look for the Malleus or the handle of the Malleus*, and note any abnormalities • * May be obscured by debris or ear wax

  9. Disorders of the Ear • Acute Otitis Media • Infection of the Middle Ear • Presents with bulging tympanic membrane • Increased vascularity • Otitis Media with Effusion • Fluid buildup in the middle ear • Chronic Otitis Media • Chronic, recurrent infection of the middle ear • Eardrum is perforated and ear recurrently drains

  10. Disorders of the Ear • Cholesteatoma • Skin cyst behind the ear drum • Perforation of Eardrum • Hole in the Ear drum

  11. Repeat, if Necessary

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