Question

A child is to undergo a tympanostomy tube placement in a freestanding outpatient surgery center. What is the major disadvantage associated with this location? Increased risk for infection

Answer 1

Answer: The options are not complete, they are;

A) Risk for infection

B) Increased healthcare costs

C) Need to be transferred if overnight stay is required

D) Increased disruption of family functioning.

The correct answer to the question is option C

NEED TO BE TRANSFERED IF OVERNIGHT STAY IS REQUIRED.

Explanation: tympanostomy tube placement is a surgical procedure that done by inserting a grommet or a tympanostomy( a tube of less than 2mm in diameter) into the ear drum of a patient/client.the indication or purpose is to maintain an aerated middle ear over a prolonged period of time,this will as well prevent fluid from accumulating in the middle ear.

Incase of complications of tympanostomy tube placement like bleeding or persistent draining of fluid, scarring and weakening of the ear drum or the tube falling out too early, the child might need to be kept in the hospital facility for proper monitoring and this will necessitate the transfer of the child to another hospital facility for good and proper monitoring and management since the tube placement was done in a freestanding out-patient surgery center where there is no provision for admission of patient or overnight stay.