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Ear instillation

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Ear instillation is the process of introducing otic medication or other liquids into the ear canal. Proper care is needed in delivering such liquids.

Indications for ear instillation

patients with otitis media
patients with otitis externa
patients with impacted cerumen (earwax)
patients with foreign body obstruction

Contraindications for ear instillation

hypersensitivity to the solution
perforated eardrum

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