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EXOSTOSES (HEALTH EDUCATION (Eat small frequent meals, Patient is advised…
EXOSTOSES
HEALTH EDUCATION
Eat small frequent meals
Patient is advised to avoid extremely cold
Wound inspection is also important
or windy conditions
As well as follow-ups
use custom ear protection to prevent
cold water exposure
use a swim cap or hood in addition to the ear plugs
Patient should always come for check ups
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
ear infection
Increased prevalence of ear infection
Decrease in hearing
debris trapping
family history
Water trapping in the ear canal
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
CT scan
X-ray
MRI
physical examination
PHATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Abnormally in the ear
Usually two bony swellings slowly appear on
To cold water causing bone to grow
the lower wall of the deep part of your ear
Develop when there is repeated exposure
SURGERY
Surgical excision of the tumor
Surgical incision behind the ear
surgical drill
NURSING INTERVENTION
PLAN
Use hearing adds if there is a need
Avoid being exposed to noisy population
Avoid exposing the exostoses
Clean the area as often as possible
Give antibiotics
Avoid using ear buds as it may affect you
Clean your ears and often as possible
EVALUATION
Ability to hear
no infection
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
Prone to infection
Difficulties in hearing
DEFINITION
Also known as “surfer’s ear“
Abnormal growth within the ear canal
PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT
No specific pharmacological treatment
Give analgesics
DIET
no specific diet
eat health food like vegetables
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS
Expose to cold water or wind
