Simulation workshops

Ear wick

Description: a strip of gauze inserted into the external ear canal so that medicated drops applied to the outside pass along it and into the canal; used when the canal is obstructed by edema so that ear drops cannot be instilled. Ear wick for instillation of antibiotics into the oedematous external canal.

Learning Objectives:

1. Provide the participants an opportunity to learn the basic principles and practice the skills of ear wick.

2.  Learn common ear conditions that ear wick can be applied in primary health care.

Target Audience: PGY1 Residents