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FIG. 57-2 Irrigation of the external canal. Cerumen and debris can be removed from the
ear by irrigation with warm water. The stream of water is aimed above or below the
impaction to allow back pressure to push it out rather than further down the canal.

Box 57-6
Medications That Affect Hearing

Antibiotics

▪ Amikacin
▪ Chloramphenicol
▪ Erythromycin
▪ Gentamicin
▪ Neomycin
▪ Streptomycin sulfate
▪ Tetracycline
▪ Tobramycin sulfate
▪ Vancomycin

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