A young child is being seen with an impaction of the ear canal by a large plastic bead. Which of the following procedures could be used to remove this object?

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Suction using a soft piece of tubing is the best choice as it is a non-invasive, gentle method for removing foreign objects from the ear canal. Instillation of lidocaine drops or mineral oil may not effectively remove the object and can potentially cause harm to the ear canal. The use of forceps is a last resort method and should only be performed by a trained healthcare professional.

A Young Child Is Being Seen with an Impaction of the Ear