Information for Current Students

Instrument List
Academic Year 2009-10

Required

• Stethoscope
  • Adjustable adult/pediatric head
  • Bell and Diaphragm
• Oto-ophthalmoscope
• Penlight option
• Portable case
• Lightweight
• Do not recommend pocket size
• Reflex hammer
• Red rubber triangle is fine
• Tuning fork
• 128 Hertz
• Tape measure
• Visual acuity card

Optional

• Sphygmomanometer (measures blood pressure)
• Inexpensive model for practice
• Nasal attachments
• Consider getting a model of oto-ophthalmoscope that can accommodate these later

Review Table 7-1 on page 132 of Swartz for other items that may be needed during a physical exam.  It is a good idea to check the examination room for the whereabouts of these objects before the patient enters the room.