Welch Allyn Ear Wash System 29350 - User Manual - Manual (Page 14)

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5. It is important to aim the stream of water away from the longitu-
dal axis of the ear canal and toward the ear canal walls by tilting
and rotating the handle during the irrigation. Flood the ear with
water. The suction return system will return the discharge away
from the ear.
6. During the irrigation, provide inquiries about patient comfort to pro-
vide confidence. Periodically stop irrigation. View the ear canal (using
an otoscope) to check on progress. (Wax evacuation is not always
evident watching the ear tip/suction tubing.)
7. If the temperature of the irrigating water becomes too hot, the
unit will restrict the flow to the handle, while continuing to dis-
charge out the bottom of the unit. For the unit to reset, bring the
water temperature down to a safe level by adjusting the knobs on
the faucet until the water cools sufficiently.
8. Release the actuator and keep the ear tip in the canal for 5 to 10 sec-
onds to vacuum any residual irrigating water.
NOTE: The procedure typically takes 30 seconds to 5 minutes
depending on the type of cerumen and whether or not a wax
softening agent is used. In severe cases, the process could
take longer.
9. When the irrigation is complete,
grasp the tab located on the dispos-
able ear tip and pull the ear tip off of
the handle with a downward
motion. Please place in an appropri-
ate receptacle.
If there is no water flow out of the ear tip and the actuator is
depressed, check to see if the hot water shut-off has tripped by running
cold water through the unit. This should restore water flow to the han-
dle.
Ear tips are intended for single use only. Discard after use .
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