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POSTOPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS - EAR SURGERY 

1. Keep the operated ear dry.

2. Exertional activity including heavy lifting, nose blowing, bearing down, etc., is not advisable.

3. You may wash your hair preferably over a kitchen sink with the operated ear up and protected by a towel.

4. The suture lines are to be cleaned two times a day with hydrogen peroxide.  An antibiotic ointment (Bacitracin) should be placed on the suture lines after each cleaning.

5. The cotton plug that is in the ear canal may be changed as needed.  It may be held in place with a band-aid.

6. Use ear drops as directed, if prescribed.

7. Remove the external dressing in a.m.

8. A laxative of choice may be necessary.

9. Please call the nurse at (304) 340-2205 for any questions or concerns.  For an emergency dial (304) 342-0124 and designate the call as an emergency.  This number is answered 24 hours a day by either the office or the answering service.