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EAR IRRIGATION
Pre/Post Operative Instructions
 Irrigation of the Ear with Vinegar or Betadine
Dr. Daube has indicated that he wishes you to irrigate
the ear canal for treatment of your ear infection.
PRECAUTIONS: on rare occasions, treatment may cause
itching, burning, or increase in ear discharge. Should these symptoms
develop after the first few applications of the solution, please
discontinue treatment and contact our office.
Discontinue all treatment to the ear 24 hours prior
to your next office visit.
Do not allow soap or water to enter the ear canal.
When showering or washing your hair, place cotton or lambswool in
the opening of the ear and cover the outside of the material with
Vaseline.
Preparation of Irrigation Solution
Prepare a solution of: white vinegar and Betadine
mixed 1:1
use ear syringe to treat your ear(s) 3 times a day.
Syringe Procedure
Purchase a 2 oz-rubber ear syringe and a small kidney-shaped
basin from your pharmacist. Fill the syringe with the solution.
Holding the kidney-shaped basin firmly under the ear, irrigate the
ear canal using gentle pressure. Do not block the ear opening with
the tip of the syringe. Repeat the procedure until the returning
solution is clear. (Mild dizziness may occur; this may be avoided
by warming the solution to body temperature).
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