Deluxe Corpsman ENT (Ear Nose & Throat) Kit

 This guide is sort of a general overall guide to this handy piece of equipment, I personally have one I keep in my med bag and it has definately earned its keep! The good thing about this kit is its durable and built to take the abuse most field medics / corpsman put on them. I know from personal experience these things are hard to find entirely together when your out deployed or whatnot as well. However as a word of warning from personal experience make sure when not using the flashlight or Ophthalmoscope take the batterys out and place them in their compartment as past kits Ive used they start to corrode.

Kit Composition

As you see above in the first picture the kit is pretty simple in its organization, in the center the flashlight and Ophthalmoscope have a place to be held. On the left and right  of them are pockets, starting on the right side there are two pouches both have velcro tops and are made with sort of a mesh material. The bottom one is usually used for battery's (NOTE: the Ophthalmoscope uses AA batteries, the flashlight uses AAA) I personally keep two sets of AA batteries in there and one set AAA batteries. In the pouch above this one on the right side is a replacement bulb pouch made the same as the other but holds a replacement bulb assembly for the flashlight and also mine came with an attachment magnifying glass (NOTE: This piece can be used for help in removing splinters, exploring wounds, rashes, etc) which goes on top of the flashlight (NOTE: most of the attachments you put directly onto the flashlight top it has a groove type sizing on the top which the attachments are pressed down onto and stay easily) I personally keep an extra set of AAA batteries in there as well. On the left side you have 8 seperate compartments built to hold one item each, starting at the bottom I have my red lense attachment for the flashlight which is pretty self explanitory. Above that compartment I have my lighted stainless curette (NOTE: As general information curettes are used on both wounds and in ears, in ears they are used for removal of earwax in wounds ive used them to help in removing debris.) In the pouch above this one I have my Otoscopic Head (Otoscopic = Used to see inside your ear's) this piece fits on top of your flashlight and is very easy to operate. In my next section I have my blue lense (NOTE: Most standard military field lights always have 3 lenses Regular white, Red and Blue) (NOTE: In this kit the blue lense is intended to be used for UV Illumination to Examine the Eyes for Corneal Abrasions or Small Foreign Bodies). In the next pouch going up (we are on pouch 5 now) I have my Disposable Adult Specula and the pouch above that is my Reuseable Adult Specula. In the Pouch above this I have my High Resolution Eye Loop this somewhat looks like the curette we mentioned earlier however it has a soft loop on the end used to sweep the eyes for foreign objects. And finally you have in the last pouch the Illuminated Magnifier which does just like the name says.

Also sometimes included in these kits are items such as Instruction books, Fluor–I–Strips, Fiber Optic Light Bender/Nasal Head, etc etc. However I field strip most of my gear down to just whats needed to get the job done. The nasal head I just used the regular Otoscopic Head for both ears and nose the same as is done in a doctors office. Just clean it with antiseptic pads and use a probe cover and your fine (probe cover optional if you have them). Also for those of you curious Fluor-I-Strips are used for the eyes, They are sort of like a stain you use with the blue lense in location corneal abrasions.

 

Other information

                                                                                                        

 Heinem Mini 2000 Ophthalmoscope

Used for examining the eyes, runs on AA batteries, the on/off switch is located on the front silver piece. On both sides of the head there are grey thumb selected settings in the back there is a white numbered selection spot that changed with movement of the grey selector, at the bottom under the lense on the front however there is a thumb selector thats black used for various color and image selections they go as following:

1. standard clear white light (standard circular)
2. Standard clear white light (oval shaped)
3. Standard clear white light (half circle shaped)
4. Green light (standard circular)

For maintenance the top head unscrews giving you access to the bulb,batteries are inserted in the bottom.

  

General Examination Light - Xenon Lamp Provides a Focused Beam of Bright White Light for Superior Illumination. Lightweight, Waterproof and Guaranteed Unbreakable. The batteries are inserted by unscrewing the top end which breaks down to allow access to the blub assembly as well, takes AAA batteries. As you can see in the front the plastic kind of drops off closer to the blub end, your attachments fit right over top of that. Mine is clear however instead of black, it is turned on and off by screwing and unscrewing the front.

 

FACTORY SPEC'S

Contents:

Heinem Mini 2000 Ophthalmoscope

General Examination Light – Xenon Lamp Provides a Focused Beam of Bright White Light for Superior Illumination. Lightweight, Waterproof and Guaranteed Unbreakable

Red Lens Fits on the Exam Light for Night Use

Fiber Optic Light Bender/Nasal Head to Effectively Direct Light into the Nasal or Oral Cavity. Can be Used to Transilluminate the Sinuses.

Spare Bulb for the Exam Light Extends the Use in the Field

Spare AAA Batteries

Soft Mesh Pouch Designed to Secure the Exam Lights and Accessories. Developed with Padded Sides and Durable Zipper

Two Additional Mesh Pouches for More Parts or Supplies are Positioned on the Inside Compartment

Color Instruction Booklet Contains Operating Instructions and Part Numbers

Ear Care:

Otoscopic Head – Provides Bright Illumination and 3X Magnification for Excellent Visualization. Adjustable Head Allows Examiners to Adjust for Personal Comfort.

Reusable Adult Specula – For Use with the Otoscopic Head. Otoscope Accepts Standard Disposable Specula

Disposable Adult Specula – For Use with the Otoscopic Head. Otoscope Accepts Standard Disposable Specula

Lighted Stainless Curette – Use to Remove Wax from the Ear, or to Assist in Debris Removal from Small Wounds

Eye Care:

Cobalt Blue Exam Light – Provides UV Illumination to Examine the Eyes for Corneal Abrasions or Small Foreign Bodies. Use with or without Fluorescent Eye Dyes.

High Resolution Eye Loop – Soft Nylon Loop Fits on the Cobalt Blue Lens. Designed to Gently Sweep Foreign Bodies from the Surface of the Eye. The Lighted Tip Illuminates Work Area.

Illuminated Magnifier – Use with both the Clear and Cobalt Blue Lens. The Magnifier is Preferred for Examining the Soft Tissue of the Eye. Also Useful for Locating Splinters and Examining Wounds, Rashes and Other Topical Irritations.

Fluor–I–Strips – For Use with Cobalt Blue Lens for Identification of Corneal Abrasions or to Locate Small Particles in the Eye

 

And thats it! now you know just about everything there is to know about these little things however as a parting note I figure Il throw a few more pieces of info out there. 1st off if anyone has ever prices the real clinical portable ENT kits you know they are ALOT more expensive than these, and these kits are the best in the world but in the field they get the job done which is all that matters. You can buy them from NARP (North American Rescue Products) however they arent worth the 280.00 they ask get em off ebay for around 100 bucks or so thats the idea way unless your enlisted then just find yourself one!

Also, there is a Basic Corpsman ENT kit you can buy that retails at about 110 bucks, it doesnt have the Ophthalmoscope and a few other small things. If you buy that piece seperate via most sites it will run you about 110 bucks new. PICTURED BELOW

FACTORY SPEC'S

Contents:

Also Used with Deluxe Corpsman kit is:

Special Operations Laryngoscope Set - retails new at about 70 dollars

Aso you see by the middle image the light from your Corpsman kit goes in the bottom handle of the Laryngoscope set, its compact and rolls up neatly I have one of these as well in my med bag. It comes with another extra bulb assembly for the light and a set of AAA batteries, two blades and a light. Mine personally I have 3 blades in it, and the handle. I have my light inside my Corpsman kit.

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