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.
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