Ear Tubes

Last updated: February 9, 2026

Access: No PIV (@ CHOP)
Airway: Mask with oral airway
Induction: Mask with oral airway. No intubation, fairly quick procedure
Maintenance: Gas
Emergence: Awake
Antibiotics: None
Position: Standard

Notes

IM fentanyl (1-2 mcg/kg) and IM Ketorolac (1 mg/kg, max 30). IM Target: deltoid if kid > 3yrs, otherwise vastus lateralis. acetaminophen and Oxy in PACU.