title: Safe and effective ear irrigation.
abstract: This article outlines the key skills required to undertake safe and effective ear irrigation in the management of ear wax, a common problem experienced by patients in primary care. Nurses require training and practice to ensure competence and the provision of high quality patient care.
authors.affiliation: Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford. sarah.kraszewski@anglia.ac.uk
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kraszewski
mesh_terms: D002571:Cerumen; D002983:Clinical Competence; D000075202:Contraindications; D004423:Ear / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D031658:Olea; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010938:Plant Oils; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods; D017751:Safety Management / Q000379:methods*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D010938:Plant Oils