[NP-Clinical] cerumen removal

[Mavis Hampton]

Let me tell you though, in the wrong hands this thing can hurt like hell.
Having been on the receiving end  of this very thing recently, I found out
quickly it is not an intuitive device for all, apparently! OUCH! 

We had a "sit down and come to learn how to irrigate" session IMMEDIATELY!! 

Mavis

 

 

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From: np-clinical-bounces at nurse.net [mailto:np-clinical-bounces at nurse.net]
On Behalf Of DoubleDFNP at aol.com
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 11:59 AM
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Subject: Re: [NP-Clinical] cerumen removal

 

We use a device called an Elephant ear for irrigating. Basically it's a big
Windex bottle with a catheter on the end. Much easier than the syringe and
less risky than the water pick. Someone on this list years ago turned us
onto it and it's worked great.

 

Deb

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