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Ear instillation

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

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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

    Ear instillation Wikipedia
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