Chapter 6. Non-Parenteral Medication Administration Instilling Eye MedicationsThe eye is the most sensitive organ to which medication may be applied (Perry et al., 2014). The cornea is especially sensitive, making the conjunctival sac the appropriate site for instilling eye (ophthalmic) medications. Checklist 48 outlines the steps for instilling eye medications. Checklist 48: Instilling Eye (Ophthalmic) Medications
Instilling Ear MedicationsInternal ear structures are particularly sensitive to temperature extremes. Therefore, ear (otic) medications should always be administered at room temperature. Always use sterile ear drops in case the ear drum is ruptured. Checklist 49 outlines the steps for instilling ear medications. Checklist 49: Instilling Ear (Octic) Medications
Instilling Nasal MedicationsNasal medications are instilled for the treatment of allergies, nasal congestion, and sinus infections. The nose is not a sterile cavity, but medical asepsis must be observed because of its connection to the sinuses. Checklist 50 outlines the steps for instilling nasal medications. Checklist 50: Instilling Nasal Medications
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