Simulation workshops

Removal of ear and nose foreign body

Description: Foreign bodies (FBs) in the nose, ears and the oropharynx are reason for frequent visits to OPD. FB cases rarely go without symptoms, which are determined by the time or duration the FB stays in place before removal. In the nose initial symptoms are sneezing, serous coryza and nasal obstruction, eventually progressing after a few days to unilateral foul-smelling purulent rhinorrhoea. In the ear initial symptoms may be hypoacusis, otorrhagia, otorrhea or buzzing and the diagnosis may be confirmed by otoscopy.

Learning Objectives:

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

2. Recognize cases that need emergency referral.

Target Audience: PGY1 Residents