title: Ear syringing: a clinical skill.
abstract: Ear syringing is performed by nurses in various care settings. Nurses must ensure that this skill is practised safely. An understanding of the ear's structure and functions must be applied when carrying out this procedure.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Thurgood
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Thurgood
mesh_terms: D002571:Cerumen; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004424:Ear Canal / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*