Removal of Foreign Body (Ear)

All procedures
• Gloves (non-sterile)
• Gauze pad
• Absorbent pads
• Otoscope with light source

Irrigation
• Water warmed to 37°C
• 60mL leur-lock syringe & 16g IV cathlon or irrigating syringe
• Emesis basin
• Cotton-tipped applicator
• Cotton balls
• Waterproof pad

Mechanical extraction
• Bayonet or alligator forceps
• Cerumen curette
• Mineral oil for insect removal

Suction
• Suction-tip catheter

Glue
• Cotton-tipped applicator or paper clip
• Cyanoacrylate glue

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