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EAR IRRIGATION
Mr. Manikandan.T,
RN., RM., M.Sc(N)., D.C.A .,(Ph.D)
Assistant Professor,
Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing,
VMCON, Puducherry.
DEFINITION
• An ear irrigation is the process of flushing the
external ear canal with sterile water or normal
saline. It is used to treat who complains of
foreign body or cerumen (ear wax) impaction.
PURPOSE
• Remove ear wax that is obstructing the ear canal
• Remove foreign objects
• Ear irrigation is most commonly performed on those who experience a
wax build up that has impaired hearing and irritated the outer ear
canal.
• Ear irrigation is performed in the emergency department as a first line
treatment for a foreign object in the ear canal, because it is less
invasive than using an instrument
• If the object is live insect, oil is inserted into the ear to kill the insect,
then the ear canal is irrigated to remove the dead insect
• Some foreign objects may be removed from the ear using irrigation
alone, but most require a combination of both irrigation and the use
of instruments by the physician
• Antiseptic effect
• Apply heat
• Evaluate vestibular function
SOLUTION
• Boric acid 2-4%
• Sodium bicarbonate solution 1 %
• Normal saline
• Hydrogen peroxide 2 %
• Sterile water
EQUIPMENT
• Prescribed sterile irrigating solution(37 deg celcius)
• Irrigation set(container and irrigating bulb syringe)
• K- basin
• Cotton tipped applicators
• Clean gloves
• Cotton balls
• Spot light and head mirror
• Sterile gauze piece
• Sterile jug with extra fluid
METHOD
• Ear irrigation can be performed using this method,
the fluid is aspirated into the syringe and squirted
into the ear canal
• Another method uses with a disposable ear irrigation
connector that fits onto and over the outer ear.
When using this method, the IV is turned on and the
fluid flows by gravity into the ear to create the
irrigation. When using the IV method , the bag
should be about 6 inches(15 cm) or less above the
patients head to create the proper fluid pressure.
PROCEDURE
♣ Wash hands
♣ Have the patient sit up or lie with head tilted
toward the side of the affected ear. Have the
patient support the basin under the ear to
receive the irrigating solution
♣ Cleanse the pinna of the ear and the external
auditory canal with the cotton applicators
dipped in the cleansing solution
♣ Irrigate the ear using an appropriate irrigator
Cont.,
• Draw the solution into the syringe and expel the air by holding
it vertically or if an irrigating can is used, adjust the height of
the can not more than 6 inches above the level of the ear.
• Open the clamp and expel the air from the tube
• Test the temprature of the solution on the inner aspect of the
wrist
• Straighten the ear canal by pulling the pinna of the ear
upward and backward(in adults), down and back for infant or
child upto 3 yrs of age
• Place the tip of the syringe at the opening of the canal but do
not block the canal
• Allow small amount of fluid to run over the pinna of the ear
Cont.,
• Direct the fluid towards the lateral walls of the auditory canal.
• Allow a steady and continuous flow of fluid into the auditory
canal
• Irrigate the ear till the desired effect is achieved
• When the irrigation is completed place a cotton ball loosely in the
auditory meatus and have the patient lie on the side of the
affected ear on a towel or absorbent pad
• Discard the irrigated fluid and swabs.
• Clean and replace reusable articles
• Wash hands
• Record
• Remove the cotton ball and assess drainage after 15 minutes if
drainage or pain may indicate injury to the tympanic membrane
AFTER CARE
• Turn the patient to the affected side
• Plug the ear loosely with gauze piece to collect
drainage
• Dry the skin in and around the ear and instill
medications
• Remove the macintosh and towel under head
• Ask for giddiness
• Clean the articles and dry
• Wash hands
• record
NOTE
• Avoid dropping or squiring on the ear drum.
• Never use more than 500 ml of solution
• If the tympanic membrane is ruptured check with
doctor
• Avoid forceful irrigation
• If pain occurs stop the procedure
• Irrigation does not dislodge the wax, instill several
drops of prescribed glycerin, hydrogen peroxide or
other solution as directed, two or three times daily for
2-3 days which helps to soften and loosen impaction
COMPLICATIONS
• Ear infection
• Perforated eardrum
• vertigo, which is the sensation of the room
spinning in circles around you (typically
temporary)
• deafness, which can be temporary or
permanent

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Ear irrigation

  • 1. EAR IRRIGATION Mr. Manikandan.T, RN., RM., M.Sc(N)., D.C.A .,(Ph.D) Assistant Professor, Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, VMCON, Puducherry.
  • 2. DEFINITION • An ear irrigation is the process of flushing the external ear canal with sterile water or normal saline. It is used to treat who complains of foreign body or cerumen (ear wax) impaction.
  • 3. PURPOSE • Remove ear wax that is obstructing the ear canal • Remove foreign objects • Ear irrigation is most commonly performed on those who experience a wax build up that has impaired hearing and irritated the outer ear canal. • Ear irrigation is performed in the emergency department as a first line treatment for a foreign object in the ear canal, because it is less invasive than using an instrument • If the object is live insect, oil is inserted into the ear to kill the insect, then the ear canal is irrigated to remove the dead insect • Some foreign objects may be removed from the ear using irrigation alone, but most require a combination of both irrigation and the use of instruments by the physician • Antiseptic effect • Apply heat • Evaluate vestibular function
  • 4. SOLUTION • Boric acid 2-4% • Sodium bicarbonate solution 1 % • Normal saline • Hydrogen peroxide 2 % • Sterile water
  • 5. EQUIPMENT • Prescribed sterile irrigating solution(37 deg celcius) • Irrigation set(container and irrigating bulb syringe) • K- basin • Cotton tipped applicators • Clean gloves • Cotton balls • Spot light and head mirror • Sterile gauze piece • Sterile jug with extra fluid
  • 6. METHOD • Ear irrigation can be performed using this method, the fluid is aspirated into the syringe and squirted into the ear canal • Another method uses with a disposable ear irrigation connector that fits onto and over the outer ear. When using this method, the IV is turned on and the fluid flows by gravity into the ear to create the irrigation. When using the IV method , the bag should be about 6 inches(15 cm) or less above the patients head to create the proper fluid pressure.
  • 7. PROCEDURE ♣ Wash hands ♣ Have the patient sit up or lie with head tilted toward the side of the affected ear. Have the patient support the basin under the ear to receive the irrigating solution ♣ Cleanse the pinna of the ear and the external auditory canal with the cotton applicators dipped in the cleansing solution ♣ Irrigate the ear using an appropriate irrigator
  • 8. Cont., • Draw the solution into the syringe and expel the air by holding it vertically or if an irrigating can is used, adjust the height of the can not more than 6 inches above the level of the ear. • Open the clamp and expel the air from the tube • Test the temprature of the solution on the inner aspect of the wrist • Straighten the ear canal by pulling the pinna of the ear upward and backward(in adults), down and back for infant or child upto 3 yrs of age • Place the tip of the syringe at the opening of the canal but do not block the canal • Allow small amount of fluid to run over the pinna of the ear
  • 9. Cont., • Direct the fluid towards the lateral walls of the auditory canal. • Allow a steady and continuous flow of fluid into the auditory canal • Irrigate the ear till the desired effect is achieved • When the irrigation is completed place a cotton ball loosely in the auditory meatus and have the patient lie on the side of the affected ear on a towel or absorbent pad • Discard the irrigated fluid and swabs. • Clean and replace reusable articles • Wash hands • Record • Remove the cotton ball and assess drainage after 15 minutes if drainage or pain may indicate injury to the tympanic membrane
  • 10. AFTER CARE • Turn the patient to the affected side • Plug the ear loosely with gauze piece to collect drainage • Dry the skin in and around the ear and instill medications • Remove the macintosh and towel under head • Ask for giddiness • Clean the articles and dry • Wash hands • record
  • 11. NOTE • Avoid dropping or squiring on the ear drum. • Never use more than 500 ml of solution • If the tympanic membrane is ruptured check with doctor • Avoid forceful irrigation • If pain occurs stop the procedure • Irrigation does not dislodge the wax, instill several drops of prescribed glycerin, hydrogen peroxide or other solution as directed, two or three times daily for 2-3 days which helps to soften and loosen impaction
  • 12. COMPLICATIONS • Ear infection • Perforated eardrum • vertigo, which is the sensation of the room spinning in circles around you (typically temporary) • deafness, which can be temporary or permanent