ear, nose, and throat disorders
How To Remove a Foreign Body From the External Ear
Warnings and Common Errors for Ear Foreign Body Removal
If manipulating a presumed foreign body results in bleeding, stop further attempts at removal and immediately consult an otolaryngologist. Bleeding may indicate a laceration of the canal skin or that the foreign body is actually a middle ear polyp. With each of the techniques, be careful not to push the object further into the external canal. Consider setting a limit for number and/or duration of removal attempts before beginning the procedure. Ensure that button batteries are removed promptly; refer as indicated. 