Device and method for determining the presence of middle ear fluid
AssigneeCase Western Reserve University
InventorsRahul Seth, Matthew R. Ford, Andrew M. Rollins, Paul R. Krakovitz
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Abstract
A device for determining the presence of abnormal fluid in a middle ear of a subject includes an elongated probe, a first light source housed within the elongated probe, and a second light source housed within the elongated probe. The elongated probe includes a distal end for inspection of an ear. The First light source is configured to convey an optical beam through a tympanic membrane associated with the middle ear of the subject, without puncturing the tympanic membrane. The second light source is configured to convey light through the distal end of the elongated probe and illuminate the tympanic membrane.
Claims9
A device for determining the presence of abnormal fluid in a middle ear of a subject, said device comprising:
- an elongated probe having a distal end for inspection of an ear
- a first light source configured to convey an optical beam through a tympanic membrane associated with the middle ear of the subject, without puncturing the tympanic membrane, said first light source being housed within said elongated probe;
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- a second light source configured to convey light through said distal end of said elongated probe and illuminate the tympanic membrane, said second light source being housed within said elongated probe.
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