Ear irrigation
Journal articles
- Ear irrigation: anatomy, process and patient care.
Rawles, Z.
British Journal of Healthcare Assistants. 2010 Dec. 4(12). pp. 580-2.
The hearing process and the procedure of ear irrigation. Reasons and contra-indications for syringing ears and an outline of steps to follow are presented. 5 refs. - Dealing with stubborn earwax.
Stevenson, J.
Practice Nurse. 2010 30 Apr. 39(8). pp. 17-8.
The causes, symptoms and treatments for excessive ear wax. The build up of excessive ear wax leading to impaired hearing, recognition of when ear wax removal and effective and safe removal techniques are described. Treatments such as ear drops and ear irrigation and information about when to refer to specialist clinics are discussed. 4 refs. - Safe and effective ear irrigation.
Kraszewski, S.
Nursing Standard. 2008 2 Jul. 22(43). pp. 45-8.
Clinical Skills series, part 56. Procedure for ear syringing in the management of ear wax. The anatomy and physiology of the ear, the methods for wax removal including olive oil drops, patient assessment, and contraindications to irrigation are discussed. 16 refs.