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