EAR WICK INSERTION: ASSISTING WITH

Course overview

An ear wick is a small compressed sterile cotton sponge or piece of ribbon gauze that is inserted into the external (also called outer) ear canal, usually as a carrier for medication to treat otitis externa (OE; i.e., infection of the external ear canal; also called swimmer¿s ear) or to absorb drainage. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of how to assist with ear wick insertion. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.