Otoscopic Examination
Indications Print Section Listen • Examination of the tympanic membranes and ear canals is part of routine health maintenance. • Tympanic membranes should also be visualized with complaint of ear…
Superficial Abscess: Treatment
Indications Print Section Listen • Incision and drainage are indicated when a large, localized, and tender collection of pus occurs in the subcutaneous tissues beneath the skin surface. • When…
Molluscum Contagiosum: Cantharidin Therapy
Indications Print Section Listen • Parent’s or child’s desire for office-based treatment. Contraindications Print Section Listen Absolute • Molluscum in facial, genital, or perianal area. Relative • Previous cantharidin application…
Common Warts: Cryotherapy
Indications Print Section Listen • Parent’s or child’s desire for office-based treatment. Contraindications Print Section Listen Relative • Child unable to undergo painful procedure. • Some physicians consider verruca in…
Mineral Oil Preparation: Diagnosing Scabies
Indications Print Section Listen • Suspected Sarcoptes scabiei infestation; the diagnosis should be verified because it is often overdiagnosed. Equipment Print Section Listen • Glass microscope slide. • Mineral oil. •…
KOH Preparation
Indications Print Section Listen • Suspected fungal or candidal infection. Equipment Print Section Listen • Glass microscope slide and coverslip. • 10–20% potassium hydroxide (KOH). • Microscope. • #15 scalpel…
Paraphimosis Reduction
Indications Print Section Listen • Reduction of retracted, constricting foreskin. Contraindications Print Section Listen Relative • Recent penile surgery. Equipment Print Section Listen • Nonsterile gloves. • Ice packs. •…
Ingrown Toenail Treatment
Indications Print Section Listen • Pain relief. • Management of infection. • Prevention of recurrence. Specific Indications for Surgical Treatment • Stage I. • Description: Focal pain, erythema, and swelling…
Straight Urethral Catheterization
Indications Print Section Listen • Diagnostic evaluation. • Temporary relief of urinary retention. Contraindications Print Section Listen Absolute • Suspected urethral injury (eg, blood at meatus, laceration). • Unable to…
Rectal Prolapse Reduction
Indications Print Section Listen • Most cases of rectal prolapse reduce spontaneously. • Rarely, a surgical procedure may be necessary to correct a full-thickness prolapse. • Rectal prolapse should be…
