Ear Canal Physiology and Pathology: A Closer Look

Recorded April 15, 2016 at AudiologyNOW! 2016

Duration: 1 Hour

Presenter: Robert M. DiSogra, AuD

CEUs: .1

Who Should Attend: Audiologists with any level of experience

Instructional Level: Intermediate
Program Focus: Knowledge

Learner Outcomes: Upon completion, each participant in the eAudiology Web seminar will be able to:

1. Recognize the cranial nerves, blood supply, and the role of cerumen in the ear canal.
2. Identify various pathologies that need medical intervention.
3. Describe the procedures when an ear canal is lacerated.

Description: This is a comprehensive review of the developmental anatomy and physiology of the human ear canal along with an in depth review of the pathological conditions that would result in a medical referral for intervention and management. Over a dozen pathologies are identified along with management strategy for each pathology. Also, there is a review of first aid procedures for bleeding during cerumen management. Finally, a case study is presented that involves a patient who passed out during video otoscopy.

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