title: Ear syringing: minimising the risks.
abstract: The patient, 61 years of age, saw the general practitioner for a repeat prescription for her blood pressure medication. During the consultation, the patient mentioned that she had some discomfort in her left ear. The GP examined the patient's ears and noted that both external auditory canals were blocked by wax. He recommended that the patient have her ears syringed and arranged for the practice nurse to perform the procedure. The GP did not see the patient again.
authors.affiliation: MDA National. sbird@mdanational.com.au
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bird
mesh_terms: D002571:Cerumen; D004424:Ear Canal; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019300:Medical Errors; D008875:Middle Aged; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D014432:Tympanic Membrane / Q000293:injuries*