The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

Table of Contents - March 1989 - Volume 103, Issue 03  

Main Articles

Out-patient examination of the upper airway: A survey of current practice in the UK

C. Albizzatia1 and R. Millsa1 c1

a1 Dundee

Abstract

Questionnaires have been sent to all ENT Consultants practising in the UK in an attempt to establish current practice with regard to out-patient examination of the upper aerodigestive tract. Seventy-eight per cent of these were returned completed. The results indicate that mirror examination remains the most widely used method, though the fibreoptic rhinolaryngoscope and/or the Hopkins rod telescope are now used by many specialists. Mirrors are most frequently warmed by a spirit lamp, despite the fact that 125 respondents reported having had a fire in their departments. Other methods of warming mirrors are discussed.

Correspondence:

c1 Mr R. P. Mills, Department of Otolaryngology, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD2 9SY.

Related Content