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What is a diagnostic kit? How much do they cost? ANy advice about purchasing one? Thanks in advance
Diagnostic Kits
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Hi Sophie,
A diagnostic kit has an otoscope and opthalmoscope in them. They also have extras, like a nasal speculum or maybe a bulb to attach to the otoscope to blow puffs of air into the ear canal to test the tympanic membrane. These kits can run 300-400 dollars, though I got a used one MUCH cheaper.
The same with blood pressure cuffs. My school's book store was selling elaborate sets for over a hundred dollars. I got a very simple one off a nursing web site for less than $25. I didn't want to spend that kind of money for something I would use very little. I have mostly only used mine during my first two years, in the physical dx classes.
Good luck
Billie
A diagnostic kit has an otoscope and opthalmoscope in them. They also have extras, like a nasal speculum or maybe a bulb to attach to the otoscope to blow puffs of air into the ear canal to test the tympanic membrane. These kits can run 300-400 dollars, though I got a used one MUCH cheaper.
The same with blood pressure cuffs. My school's book store was selling elaborate sets for over a hundred dollars. I got a very simple one off a nursing web site for less than $25. I didn't want to spend that kind of money for something I would use very little. I have mostly only used mine during my first two years, in the physical dx classes.
Good luck
Billie
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lol you're clearly very good at your job...
I'm sure OP is still in the market after 15 years...
