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Having tubes placed in the ears is one of the most commonly
performed surgical procedures. The operation is usually quick,
relatively painless, and rarely associated with complications.
Here are some suggestions to help make things go smoothly.
In general, you should not eat or drink within 8 hours of your
scheduled surgery. This may be relaxed a little for certain procedures
but you should double check with your doctor if you
have a medical condition that requires food every few hours.
It is important to note that you can still have the surgery
you have an ear infection. (Remember - If you did not
have a problem with infections you would not need the surgery.)
Parents are allowed in the operating room to help their child
feel safe while they are waiting to fall asleep. However as every
hospital has different procedures please double check with your
operating room. If a parent is allowed to remain with the child,
please .
Usually a child does not need any pain medication. If your child
is complaining of discomfort feel free to give Tylenol as needed.
It is important that following surgery you keep your child's
ear Please use earplugs while showering or bathing. Swim
plugs may be purchased at your local drug store for swimming.
custom earplugs are usually a better fit. Please speak
with our Audiologist prior to surgery so a mold of your child's
ear can be made and the plugs made they will be needed.
Please allow at least 2 weeks for the molds to be made and returned
to you.
Eardrops will be given to you. Place 3 to 4 drops in the ear
with the tubes (or both if surgery was performed on both) each
ear at night for. If your child complains of pain
after you use them the first night, use any more.
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