Quick questions about ear drops for infants

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help me!!

I cant find why ear drops are not recommended for infants under 12 months, any ideas?

I was thinking because of the ear structure as its not 100% formed, but not sure.

Thanks

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ALSO: whats the medical term for a person with hemorrhage from ear

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Specializes in PICU.

I'm not aware that you can't give ear drops to an infant. Is there a specific ear drop to which you're referring? here's one example that specifically discusses usage in an infant. http://www.rxlist.com/pediotic-drug.htm#

Otorhea is the term for drainage from the ear. I'm not sure what it is for bleeding, if it's different.

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

In general, you can give ear drops to children under 1 year,. Was there a specific medication you are referring too?

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Its in my study notes, it doesnt say what types of meds. The question says:

octic preps for children are not generally recommended for infants under 12 mnths of age because?

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Specializes in PICU.

Let me know when you find out. Never heard of such a thing.

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Your instructor told you not to, and you'd like to pass nursing school?

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Your instructor told you not to, and you'd like to pass nursing school?

lol yeh, but theres a reason behind everything we do right?

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