Irrigation of the external auditory canal

Extract

• Before irrigation the ear should be examined.
  • What is the indication for irrigating the external auditory canal?
  • Is the tympanic membrane intact?
• Irrigation of the external auditory canal as a therapeutic trial in the absence of a diagnosis may delay the diagnosis and even worsen the original condition and can therefore not be recommended.
• After irrigation, the external auditory canal should be cleaned and dried by suction.

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