Function and Applications

This ear examination simulator allows practice in the examination of the ear. The ear examination simulator consists of a head with 6 interchangeable flexible ears with lifelike external and internal structures of the ear. Embedded colored prints in 5 out of the 6 ears allow the diagnosis from ear examination of various pathologies. One ear is not colored, but can be used for earwax removal exercises. The ear examination simulator is supplied with 2 tubes of synthetic earwax, nine 35mm slides (5 conditions as below plus 4 conditions of our supplementary set W44123) and a carry-case. An Otoscope is not included with the ear examination simulator. The following normal conditions and pathologies can be observed:

• Normal tympanic membrane
• Mucoid otitis media
• Serous otitis media with fluid level
• Chronic otitis media with perforation
• Normal tympanic membrane with slanted ear canal