Examination of the body

Olfactometry

Olfactometry is necessary to determine olfactory disorders - in particular, anosmia, hyposmia, parosmia. The procedure is performed using a series of cylinders filled with special solutions, as well as a device for quantitative delivery of these solutions.

Ear otoscopy: what is it?

In otolaryngology, a special diagnostic procedure called otoscopy is performed to examine the external auditory canal and examine the eardrum.

Smear for flora: indications, preparation, technique

A smear for flora is one of the important diagnostic methods that allows obtaining biomaterial for microscopic laboratory examination from the surface of the skin and mucous membranes. Most often, this concept is understood as taking material from the surface of the vaginal mucosa.

Whole-body plethysmography

To implement the plethysmography method, special devices are used - plethysmographs, of various modifications - electrical, water, photographic, mechanical.

Testicular biopsy: puncture, open.

The diagnostic procedure – testicular biopsy – is performed relatively rarely, but is considered very informative for determining the causes of reproductive dysfunction in men, as well as other diseases associated with the male reproductive system.

Measurement of blood pressure: algorithm, norms

Arterial pressure is the pressure that blood exerts on the walls of blood vessels. This pressure is somewhat lower in the peripheral, smaller vessels. It fluctuates in connection with the contractile function of the heart.

Arterial study

Peripheral arterial circulatory disorders are usually more severe in old age due to deterioration of collateral blood flow.

Vein examination

. Inspection and palpation are important for assessing the condition of the veins. When blood flow is disrupted in a large vein, collateral circulation quickly develops.

Percussion and palpation of the spleen

There are many methods of percussion of the spleen, which is explained by the difficulties of choosing optimal anatomical and topographic landmarks.

Duodenal probing of the gallbladder

Until recently, the most common method of examining the bile ducts was duodenal intubation, which involves inserting a probe into the duodenum to obtain its contents.