Otitis Media- How do we treat
Otitis Media, a chronic middle ear infection that develops from an inflammation of the air-filled space behind the eardrum. Once the infection occurs, it places great pressure on the eardrum which can be very painful for affected patients.
Common symptoms of Otitis Media often include pain, dizziness, loss of equilibrium, fever, fluid extrusion, and hearing difficulties. Although adults can develop ear infections, chronic conditions are far more common in children as their immune systems are not fully developed. Once this condition becomes chronic, your surgeon may recommend ear tube surgery. Your doctor will first diagnose this by looking into your ear with an otoscope covered with a Disposable Ear Specula.
Ear Tube, or tympanostomy tube insertion surgery, is a short and delicate procedure that is usually done under general anesthesia. Operating time is usually around ten to fifteen minutes, start to finish. It is performed by making a slight incision into the patient’s ear drum. Once incised, a small cylinder shaped device, called an ear tube, is inserted into the middle ear to help remove pressure and relieve pain. Once performed, and pressure is relieved, many patients experience all or most of their symptoms being treated. Occasional bleeding can be mitigated by using our Ear Wicks.
Ear Tube Spoon Bobbin Style
The incision is made with a myringotomy blade at the approximate diameter of the tube’s inner diameter. These blades come in a variety of configurations, are packaged sterile (same as the tubes), and are intended for single use with each patient. This assures that the surgeon has a very sharp blade each time he performs a new procedure.Â
Ear Tubes
Ear Tubes are made of silicone, fluoroplastic, and titanium. They’re typically extruded naturally after 6-9 months, once the eardrum has been able to fully heal. The tubes, which have Inner Diameter ranges of .56mm to 1.82mm, offer significant relief to patients. Tubes also come in a variety of styles to match each patient’s individual anatomy. This allows surgeons to work in unique situations. The breadth of product offered from Ace Medical Company allows clinicians to shop at one site, for all of their ear tube needs.
A very popular product today is the Sheehy Collar button, named for renowned Otologist Dr James L Sheehy, MD, partner of the House Ear Clinic. Ace Medical Company offers the Sheehy Collar button in titanium, titanium w wire, fluoroplastic, fluoroplastic with wire and silicone. It features a variety of Inner Diameters ranging from .76mm to 1.50mm. It also has symmetrical flanges that anyone who has studied the technique will instantly recognize.
ACE Ear Tubes
Ace Medical Company also offers other popular ear tube styles such as T Tubes, Ultra Vent, Armstrong Grommet and many other styles that can be found at ace medical companies online store. Â
Only a surgeon, specialized in Ear, Nose, & Throat, can diagnose and treat your for-Otitis Media. Specialists can be found around the nation at many of our finest Children’s Hospitals. This is where the majority of these procedures are performed.
Following surgery, it is common practice to protect the ear with an ear dressing to absorb any blood or fluids that may discharge. Ace medical company offers these in both a malleable and thermoplastic form. Lastly, a surgeon may elect to provide their patient with an ear protector, which was developed by the famed Neurotologist Dr. Michael E Glasscock. ACE Medical Company looks to be your provider for durable surgical equipment, please reach out to us directly at acemedicalco.com, Thank you.
