Otic: Procedure:

1. Warm the solution at body temperature 2. Position the patient in side-lying position w/ the ear being treated uppermost 3. Clean the pinna of the ear w/ cotton-tipped applicator 4. Straighten the ear canal 5. 0-3 years old – pull the pinna downward & backward 6. > 3 y.o. – pull the pinna upward & backward 7. Press gently but firmly a few times 8. Ask patient to remain in side-lying position for about 5 minutes 9. Insert a small piece of cotton ball loosely for about 15-20 minutes.