Methods of Wax Removal course for GPs
This session will help you to recognise the presence of wax in the external auditory canal and provide a description of the methods for its removal either in general practice, or by the audiologist. It will also discuss the contra-indications to its removal.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:
- Recognise wax in the external auditory canal
- List the steps necessary to remove the wax from the external auditory canal
- Describe various methods of wax removal
- Recall which method of removal is recommended in practice
- Recall that otoscopy is used to check that the wax has been removed
- Recall the contra-indications to wax removal
- List instances when the wax should not be removed
As a primary care practitioner or audiologist, do you currently undertake any procedures to remove wax?
Are you aware of the recommended methods?
Before commencing this session you should:
- Be able to perform otoscopy
Ewa Raglan MD (Distinc) DLO, FRCS, FRCP is a Consultant Audiovestibular Physician, based in the Dept of Audiology and Audiovestibular Medicine at St. George’s Healthcare Trust, London and at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust (GOSH), London. Clinical Champion to the DH Audiology Programme.
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