myringotomy and tube placement
- hydrogen peroxide (to loosen cerumen in ear)
- pe tubes (surgeons pref)
- reverse operating table to accomodate seated surgeon
- pt is supine with head turned
- is not a sterile procedure
- sterile gloves are used, but a gown is not
incision into the tympanic membrane for removing accumulated fluid. often accompanied by insertion of polyethylene ventilation tubes to maintain the pressure equalization