Welch Allyn's New MacroView Otoscope Provides Greater Magnification of the Ear.SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. -- Larger Viewing Area and Better Clarity Make It Easier for Medical Practitioners to Make Diagnoses of Ear Conditions Welch Allyn Welch Allyn, Inc. was founded in 1915 and is today a leading manufacturer of innovative medical diagnostic and therapeutic devices, cardiac defibrillators, patient monitoring systems, and miniature precision lamps. , a leading global manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, today announced the launch of the MacroView(TM) Otoscope otoscope /oto·scope/ (o´to-skop) an instrument for inspecting or auscultating the ear. o·to·scope n. , a hand-held otoscope with an innovative new design that gives healthcare providers a panoramic view of the ear. Featuring 30 percent more magnification Magnification A measure of the effectiveness of an optical system in enlarging or reducing an image. For an optical system that forms a real image, such a measure is the lateral magnification m than traditional otoscopes, nearly a full view of the tympanic membrane tympanic membrane n. See eardrum. Tympanic membrane A structure in the middle ear that can rupture if pressure in the ear is not equalized during airplane ascents and descents. , and an adjustable focusable eyepiece Eyepiece A lens or optical system which offers to the eye the image originating from another system (the objective), at a suitable viewing distance. The image can be virtual. , the MacroView Otoscope can help healthcare providers to make faster, easier, and more accurate diagnostic decisions. "The sleek new design and groundbreaking technology of the MacroView mark a major advancement in handheld otoscopy," said Cindy Kuiper, Welch Allyn product manager. "Healthcare providers now have a tool that actually makes an examination more precise and efficient without changing the way they already use conventional otoscopes. At this point, the MacroView stands above the rest for general assessment of the ear." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Kuiper, performing otoscopy is a standard procedure during a general medical examination, particularly for children. The MacroView Otoscope's advanced optical system and increased field of view provides a dramatic result in terms of the detail the practitioner can see in and around the tympanic membrane. The significance of this enhanced view is most appreciated when diagnosing otitis media Otitis Media Definition Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear space, behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane). It is characterized by pain, dizziness, and partial loss of hearing. or examining patients who have tubes in their ears. In addition, the MacroView eliminates the need to pan in the ear during an otoscopic exam, which greatly improves the comfort level for the patient, Kuiper said. The affordable new scope conveniently works with all existing Welch Allyn 3.5v power sources. More information about the MacroView Otoscope and other Welch Allyn products is available by calling 800-535-6665 or by visiting www.welchallyn.com. About Welch Allyn: Welch Allyn, Inc. was founded in 1915 and is today a leading manufacturer of innovative medical diagnostic and therapeutic devices, cardiac defibrillators, patient monitoring systems, and miniature precision lamps. Headquartered in Skaneateles Falls, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , USA, Welch Allyn employs more than 2,300 people and has numerous manufacturing, sales, and distribution facilities located throughout the world. Additional information on Welch Allyn and its products may be found at www.welchallyn.com. |
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