PERFORMING EAR AND EYE IRRIGATION

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WHY WOULD YOU NEED TO IRRIGATW EAR OR EYES?

To remove foreign bodies, chemical irritants, and to remove wax that is blocking the providers view of the tympanic membrane

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DOES EYE IRRIGATION NEED STERILE TECHNIQUE?

Yes

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HOW DO YOU CLEAN EYE?

From inner canthus to outer canthus.

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HOW SHOULD THE PT BE FOR EAR IRRIGATION?

Sitting or lying on side with affected ear facing up.

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HOW TO ADMINISYER EAR DROPS FOR CHILD OVER 3 YEARS OF AGE

Pull pinna up and back for over 3 yrs

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HOW TO ADMINISTER EAR DROPS TO CHILD UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE?

Pull pinna down and backwards