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Index de Enfermería
versión On-line ISSN 1699-5988versión impresa ISSN 1132-1296
Resumen
TOMAS ROJAS, José Tomás; FERRANDIZ VINOLO, José Antonio; SOTO PEREZ, María de la O y ROMERO-AYUSO, Dulce María. Evaluation and safety of the effectiveness of a new disposable kit for ear washing. Index Enferm [online]. 2021, vol.30, n.3, pp.234-238. Epub 06-Jun-2022. ISSN 1699-5988.
Objective:
To evaluate the performance of a new disposable device for ear washing by ear wax, in comparison with the traditional method of the metal syringe.
Methods:
randomized, double-blind, parallel-group clinical trial, with Quasi-random assignment and intention to treat analysis.
Results:
273 patients participated. Results are showed comparing metal syringe (JM) vs the new device (ND). Extraction of the cap: 86.10% vs 94.52%; adverse effects: 9.55% vs 3.64%; erythema in the EAC: 34.32% vs 22.62%; erosion in 5.97% vs 2.91%. Regarding to the professionals who used both methods, 90% indicated that the ND represented an improvement in the management of ear washing.
Conclusions:
The new disposable device for ear washing, improves handling, time of use, efficacy and safety to the traditional method with the metal syringe.
Palabras clave : Impacted cerumen; Earwax; Primary care; Nursing; Ear irrigation; Removal of earwax; Otological syringe; Metal syringe.
