Ear Cytology

What are some reason why we do ear cytology?
- scratching
- head shaking
- odor
- discharge, red swollen
- hair loss around ears
What do we expect to find in the ears?
- yeast
- bacteria
- mites
- foreign bodies
- trauma
- tumors
- aural hematoma
What are the three parts of an otoscope?
- handle
- head
- cone
What are the different types of otoscope heads?
- light
- lens
What does the handle of an otoscope contain?
- batteries
- on-off rheostat
What do we use to clean ears?

dilute betadine
What color should the betadine be?

weak tea
What size syringe do we use to clean ears?

6 cc syringe
Does the betadine stain?

yes
Should we massage the animals ears after cleaning?

yes
Is it okay for the animal to shake its head after cleaning?

yes
How do we perform an ear cytology?
- roll swab on 2 different slides
- one slide put mineral oil
- the other slide stain with diff quik (heat fix before staining)
- label left and right if bilateral
What is this?

overgrowth of bacteria (cocci)
What is this?

Malassezia dermatiditis (yeast)
What is this?

Otodectes cynotis
What is this?

Otodectes cynotis egg
What is this?

Psoroptes cuniculi (rabbit ear mites)

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Ear Cytology

Description

Lab Tech

Updated

2012-04-13T20:52:12Z

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