護理師為 3 歲幼童點耳藥。應如何拉開耳廓？

耳藥給藥的正確技巧取決於耳道的解剖構造。由於嬰幼兒的外耳道較短且呈水平狀，將耳廓向『下』且向『後』拉可使耳道變直，確保藥液能順利流向耳膜。對於 3 歲以上的兒童及成人，耳道則呈向上彎曲，故需將耳廓向『上』且向『後』拉。此操作對於確保藥物有效吸收至關重要，若拉法錯誤，藥液可能殘留在外耳道口而無法發揮療效。

For a 3-year-old child, the nurse should pull the pinna down and back to straighten the ear canal, as the anatomy differs from adults. In children under three, the ear canal is shorter and curves differently, requiring this specific maneuver to ensure effective delivery of ear drops.