pharynx exam

[whasupmd2]

hey all,

you guys have any tricks to visualize pharynx/tonsils? especially the kiddos? It seems like the ones that can understand your commands, the only way to really get a good look is gag them. For the really young ones, it seems like you basically have to pry their mouths open. Any of you all have this problem?

thanks.

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[notstudying]

Examine their ears first, then when they are screaming they often open their mouths and you can get a look inside.

 

[chicubs1116]

One thing I have found helpful for looking in the throat and getting a good strep swab is to have the kid pant like a dog. One it works and two it makes the visit a little light-hearted which might put the kid at ease. Of course this does not work in kids that are three and younger but then go with the above suggestion.

 

[GeneGoddess]

Examine their ears first, then when they are screaming they often open their mouths and you can get a look inside.

Yeah...that's usually my trick, too. Sad, but true.