What is fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy?

What is fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy?

Flexible nasopharyngoscopy (also called fiberoptic nasendoscopy/flexible nasolaryngoscopy/flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngolaryngoscopy) is an essential skill for any otorhinolaryngologist (ENT surgeon). It is a diagnostic procedure used for examination of the nose, throat, and airway.

How do you do a Fibre laryngoscopy?

The Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Procedure The flexible laryngoscope is inserted into the patient’s nose, moved into the throat and positioned near the affected area. During the procedure, the patient may feel a strange sensation of the scope through the nose, however he or she will be able to breathe normally.

What is the process of laryngoscopy?

Direct laryngoscopy uses a tube called a laryngoscope. The instrument is placed in the back of your throat. The tube may be flexible or stiff. This procedure allows the doctor to see deeper in the throat and to remove a foreign object or sample tissue for a biopsy.

What is the purpose of laryngoscope?

Laryngoscopy can be used to treat some problems in the vocal cords or throat. For example, long, thin instruments can be passed down the laryngoscope to remove small growths (tumors or polyps) on the vocal cords. A small laser on the end of a laryngoscope can also be used to burn away abnormal areas.

What is Stroboscopy test?

Video laryngeal stroboscopy (VLS) is a procedure done to evaluate the motion of the vocal cords. It allows the physician to tell the difference between different lesions of the vocal cords that can affect the voice. It is used when there is a complaint of a voice disorder such as hoarseness or loss of voice.

What is the function of laryngoscope?

What instruments are used in a laryngoscopy?

Laryngoscopy Surgical Instruments

• Elevators.
• Forceps.
• Knives.
• Knot Pushers.
• Laryngeal Mirrors.
• Laryngoscopes.
• Needles.
• Probes.

What is a throat scope called?

Laryngoscopy is a procedure a doctor uses to look at the larynx (voice box), including the vocal cords, as well as nearby structures like the back of the throat.

What is flexible laryngoscopy?

Flexible laryngoscopy (lare-en-GOS-ko-pee) is a quick, effective way for the ENT doctor to get a look at your child’s airway, including the nose, the throat and the voice box. Most older children can handle the flexible laryngoscopy, but it can be difficult for very young children to cooperate with the test.

How are laryngoscopy and stroboscopy different?

Stroboscopy refers to the use of a specific type of light, and not the type of instrument used to look at the vocal folds. Without a synchronized strobe light, a look at the larynx is simply a laryngoscopy, regardless of whether a flexible or a rigid endoscope is used.

What is Videolaryngostroboscopy?

A video laryngostroboscopy is used to help determine the cause of your voice disorder. An endoscope is inserted through your mouth toward the back of your throat and a stroboscope is passed through that.

What does fiber optic means?

Fiber optics, or optical fiber, refers to the technology that transmits information as light pulses along a glass or plastic fiber. A fiber optic cable can contain a varying number of these glass fibers — from a few up to a couple hundred. Another glass layer, called cladding, surrounds the glass fiber core.

How do you awaken fiberoptic intubation?

When fibreoptic intubation is performed in the awake state, the operator can use a technique of “spray as you go” through the suction channel. A continuous flow of oxygen (2–3 litres per min) helps to maintain oxygenation while at the same time clears secretions away from the optical system of the fibrescope.

What anatomical structures are examined in a laryngoscopy?

An examination of the internal structures of the larynx, including the vocal folds, is called laryngoscopy.

What is the size of laryngoscope?

The adult size, with a blade that is 2.5 cm wide, is suitable for children older than 10 years. The pediatric version (newborn to age 2 years) has a blade 1.3 cm wide that extends 0.6 cm beyond the fiberoptics.