GROMMET INSERTION POST OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
Some mild discomfort in the ears can be expected after your surgery
For pain relief: take Panadol or Panadeine Forte or Pain Stop
A small amount of blood is not uncommonly seen after grommets are inserted. It is of no concern unless it continues.
Avoid getting water into the ears to prevent water passing through the grommet. When showering or swimming a small cotton wool with Vaseline ear plug is to be used
If ear infections occur despite these measures then you/your child will need a course of Ciprofloxacin ear drops. To place ear drops, lie on your side with the affected ear up, place the drops into the ear canal and “pump” them into the ear as instructed. Lie on your side for 10-15 minutes, then repeat for the other ear (if required)
Follow Up
Audiogram done prior to being seen for your post-operative visit. Please organise this as instructed by Dr da Cruz
Contact Numbers
A/ Prof Melville da Cruz (rooms-office hours) 02 9635 1030
Westmead Private Hospital (after hours) ph 02 8837 9000
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MELVILLE DA CRUZ – EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SURGEON POST OPERATIVE INFORMATION SHEET FOR GROMMETS