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HEENT examination

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A HEENT examination is a portion of a physical examination that principally concerns the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat.

Steps

  • IPPA
  • Inspection of scars or skin changes
  • Palpation of temporomandibular joint, thyroid, and lymph nodes
  • Percussion may involve the skin above the frontal sinuses and paranasal sinuses to detect any signs of pain
  • Auscultation for carotid bruits
  • Tests specific to HEENT examination
  • Eyes: eye examination and acuity (including ophthalmoscope)
  • Ears: hearing examination and evaluation of tympanic membrane (otoscope used in evaluation of ears, nose, and mouth)

    • A neurological examination is usually considered separate from the HEENT evaluation, although there can be some overlap in some cases.

    References

    HEENT examination Wikipedia
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