Pediatric, Family-Centered, "At-Home" Otologic Physical Examination in the COVID-19 Era

SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus resulting in the present COVID-19 pandemic, has increased the otolaryngologist's reliance on telemedicine to manage outpatient pathology. The nature of telemedicine, however, limits a provider's ability to obtain a comprehensive physical examination, specifically of the tympanic membrane. Various smartphone-based otoscopic attachments are now available that facilitate patient-obtained otoscopic image capture of the tympanic membrane. Here, we present 3 cases in which a patient-purchased, over-the-counter otoscope was utilized to alter otologic management during the time of social distancing. Further research is necessary to improve our understanding the safety and efficacy of patient-based "at-home" otoscopic examination and to optimize the use of these devices.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:163

Enthalten in:

Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery - 163(2020), 5 vom: 07. Nov., Seite 1061-1063

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Jayawardena, Asitha D L [VerfasserIn]
Mankarious, Leila A [VerfasserIn]
Keamy, Donald G [VerfasserIn]
Cohen, Michael S [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

COVID-19
Case Reports
Family-centered care
Journal Article
Otoendoscope
Patient-centered care
Portable otoendoscopy
Smartphone technology

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Date Completed 16.11.2020

Date Revised 18.12.2020

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1177/0194599820934776

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM310925223