Ear instillation

Ear instillation^[1] is the process of introducing otic medication or other liquids into the ear canal. Proper care is needed in delivering such liquids.

Indications for ear instillation

patients with otitis media
patients with otitis externa
patients with impacted cerumen (earwax)
patients with foreign body obstruction

Contraindications for ear instillation

hypersensitivity to the solution.
perforated eardrum

References

↑ "Irrigate the Ear and Instill Ear Medication" (in en). https://www.simtutor.com/library/medical-assisting/irrigate-the-ear-and-instill-ear-medication/.

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[1] "Irrigate the Ear and Instill Ear Medication" (in en). https://www.simtutor.com/library/medical-assisting/irrigate-the-ear-and-instill-ear-medication/.

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Ear instillation

Topic: Medicine

Contents

Indications for ear instillation

Contraindications for ear instillation

See also

References