Grommet & T-tube
Click on the tabs to find out more.
Definition
Key Symptoms
Otoscopy Results (Video)
Actions
Hearing Check Results
Grommet & T-tube
Grommets are tiny tubes inserted into the eardrum. They allow air to pass through the eardrum, keeping the air pressure on either side equal. The surgeon makes a tiny hole in the eardrum and inserts the grommet into the hole. It usually stays in place for six to 12 months and then falls out. T-tube’s are placed for the same function although more for long-term.
Grommet & T-tube: Key Symptoms
No symptoms (Symptoms could be related to underlying condition which resulted in receiving a grommet)
Grommet & T-tube: Actions
Please note: this is for guidance only, and you should always rely on your clinical judgement to ensure your patients receive appropriate care and treatment.
1. Patient should be aware they have a grommet – if unaware they require a referral to ENT via GP. 2. Avoid micro suction as patient should be under ENT care.
Within normal limits of hearing
Typically, individuals with a grommet/t-tube may not experience difficulties with their hearing. Consequently, their hearing check results are likely to be within the range considered normal (with points above the 25dB threshold).
V2 Grommet & t-tube
Jamie Prentice
Created on December 17, 2024
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
View
Akihabara Agenda
View
Akihabara Content Repository
View
Mind Map: The 4 Pillars of Success
View
Big Data: The Data That Drives the World
View
Internal Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Use
View
Correct Concepts
View
Sorting Cards
Explore all templates
Transcript
Grommet & T-tube
Click on the tabs to find out more.
Definition
Key Symptoms
Otoscopy Results (Video)
Actions
Hearing Check Results
Grommet & T-tube
Grommets are tiny tubes inserted into the eardrum. They allow air to pass through the eardrum, keeping the air pressure on either side equal. The surgeon makes a tiny hole in the eardrum and inserts the grommet into the hole. It usually stays in place for six to 12 months and then falls out. T-tube’s are placed for the same function although more for long-term.
Grommet & T-tube: Key Symptoms
No symptoms (Symptoms could be related to underlying condition which resulted in receiving a grommet)
Grommet & T-tube: Actions
Please note: this is for guidance only, and you should always rely on your clinical judgement to ensure your patients receive appropriate care and treatment.
1. Patient should be aware they have a grommet – if unaware they require a referral to ENT via GP. 2. Avoid micro suction as patient should be under ENT care.
Within normal limits of hearing
Typically, individuals with a grommet/t-tube may not experience difficulties with their hearing. Consequently, their hearing check results are likely to be within the range considered normal (with points above the 25dB threshold).