Comparison of ENLYT, a Portable Flexible Nasopharyngoscope, with the Standard of Care Nasopharyngoscope.

ObjectivesThis study seeks to compare a newly developed portable flexible nasopharyngoscope (ENLYT) to the standard of care (SOC) flexible nasopharyngoscope.MethodsSubjects were consented to undergo a nasopharyngeal scope exam using ENLYT after SOC nasopharyngoscope examination. Data collection included a physician feedback survey consisting of questions regarding ease of use, video quality and perceived patient pain. Additionally, subjects provided a comparison of discomfort between the two scopes.ResultsThe following results were compiled from nine examiners completing ENLYT exams on 50 patients. The nine examiners consisted of five attendings, three residents, and 1 physician assistant. The attendings performed 31 exams (62%) and the others performed 19 exams (38%). 72% of the exam surveys reported the ENLYT flexible nasopharyngoscope was the same or easier to use than the SOC nasopharyngoscope. 88% of exams reported the ENLYT video quality was "the same" to "better". 94% of exams reported the perceived patient pain with the ENLYT flexible nasopharyngoscope was the same or less than the SOC nasopharyngoscope. Subjects reported that 88% of the exams were the same or less discomfort with the ENLYT scope compared to the SOC scope.ConclusionThe portable ENLYT flexible nasopharyngoscope was able to provide comparable exam results when compared to the SOC nasopharyngoscope.