Chapter 1: Ear Irrigation Flashcards
1
Q
Cerumen or ear wax consist of?
A
Secretions, sloughed epithelial cells and hair from the external auditory canal.
2
Q
When Cerumen becomes impacted, it can occlude the canal of one or both ears causing?
A
Discomfort, hearing loss, tinnitus and dizziness.
3
Q
Cerumen impaction is diagnosed by?
A
Direct visualization with an otoscope.
4
Q
what are some treatments for Cerumen Impaction?
A
Manual removal using a metal loop or spoon, use of ceruminolytic agents to soften the earwax and ear irrigation.
