Cerumen management: professional issues and techniques.
Cerumen management is now within the scope of practice for audiologists. This paper describes the knowledge and skills required to perform cerumen management safely and effectively. Procedures for mechanical removal, suction, and irrigation are provided.
Wilson
P L
PL
Callier Center for Communication Disorders/University of Texas at Dallas, USA.
Roeser
R J
RJ
D001298:Audiology / Q000193:education; D002571:Cerumen / Q000378:metabolism*; D004431:Ear, External / Q000502:physiology; D004867:Equipment Design; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D011361:Professional Competence; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D000078329:Workforce