Title
Acute Otitis Externa
Authoring Organization
Endorsing Organizations
American Academy of Family Physicians
Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses
Publication Month/Year
February 1, 2014
Last Updated Month/Year
April 4, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
The primary purpose of the original guideline was to promote appropriate use of oral and topical antimicrobials for AOE and to highlight the need for adequate pain relief.
Target Patient Population
Aged 2 years or older with diffuse acute otitis externa
Target Provider Population
Any clinician who manages patients with acute otitis externa
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Emergency care
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Diagnosis, Treatment
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D010032 - Otitis Externa
Keywords
acute otitis externa, AOE
Source Citation
Rosenfeld RM, Schwartz SR, Cannon CR, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline: Acute Otitis Externa. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. 2014;150(1_suppl):S1-S24. doi:10.1177/0194599813517083