How We Do It: A DIY Smart Phone based ENT Endoscopy

We present a simple method of preparing a smart phone based ENT endoscopy for OPD clinic and for on call ENT to provide emergency ENT care in Accident and Emergency department when required. In our experience, this method is efficient, economical and ensures mobility and flexibility of remote visua...

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Main Authors: Shyam Duvvi, P Neelapala, A S Duvvi, B Nirmal Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Association of Otolaryngologists of India, West Bengal 2017-12-01
Series:Bengal Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery
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Online Access:https://bjohns.in/journal3/index.php/bjohns/article/view/148
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Summary:We present a simple method of preparing a smart phone based ENT endoscopy for OPD clinic and for on call ENT to provide emergency ENT care in Accident and Emergency department when required. In our experience, this method is efficient, economical and ensures mobility and flexibility of remote visual inspection and documentation. This aids in better care for patients especially where there is no easy access to traditional ENT treatment room facility. This provides a fast and cost-effective solution to simultaneously view capture and save photos and videos with a smartphone and, if required, send these pictures to oncall Consultant. This enables quicker identification, documentation and support regardless of location.
ISSN:2395-2407