To help CPR practitioners to remember the order of the procedural steps, the acronym ABC was taught to stand for Airway, Breathing, Circulation. In 2010, the order of the steps was changed to Circulation, Airway, Breathing, so the acronym is now CAB.
The Itching is usually due to a disturbance in the skin of the external auditory canal. Ear canal skin is very sensitive. The slightest accumulation of debris, even a dead hair, may be felt as an itching sensation. Often, dryness in the ear is what causes inner ear itching.
Too Much or Not Enough Ear Wax. Excessive wax in the ear can cause the skin to become irritated and itchy if the offending wax is not removed. Alternatively, if the skin inside the ear fails to produce an adequate amount of wax it increases the risk that the ear will become irritated and dry.