Ear Lacerations, Part I - Closing the Gap
In Part I, we’ll discuss ear anatomy, basic principles of repair, and I’ll share a video of a complex repair. Part II discusses another interesting case and complications that can arise if meticulous …
Ear laceration - WikEM
Pressure dressings are important following ear laceration repair in order to prevent hematoma formation. One of several types may be used: Apply petroleum soaked gauze the the wound …
Laceration Repair: A Practical Approach | AAFP
May 15, 2017 · Many aspects of laceration repair have not changed over the years, but there is evidence to support some updates to standard management. Studies have been unable to …
Assessment and management of auricle (ear) lacerations
This chapter will cover assessment and management of simple and complex auricle (ear) lacerations. Once serious head or middle ear injury is excluded, careful closure of ear …
How Do I Fix My Ear Laceration? - MedicineNet
Ear lacerations should be repaired within 12 hours (mostly immediately) to prevent infection, necrosis, or deformities such as a “cauliflower ear.” When should a patient visit a doctor after …
Ear Lacerations, Part II - Closing the Gap
Make sure the ear is well anesthetized. A few deep dermal vicryl sutures through the cartilage turned this splayed open pinna in to a more manageable, well-approximated, tension-free …
Complex Ear Lacerations - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Jul 31, 2023 · As with any laceration, the primary materials for repair of a complex ear laceration include forceps, needle drivers, suture, sterile field drapes, buffered lidocaine, 1.5-inch, small …
emDOCs.net – Emergency Medicine EducationExternal Ear Lacerations ...
Mar 4, 2022 · Most lacerations of the helical rim that are < 2 cm can be repaired with primary closure. [Eagles, 2013] See [Childs, 1997] for diagram of closure technique for earlobe …
Field Block of the Ear - Closing the Gap
Direct local injection of a laceration on the ear itself can distend margins near the cartilage, making approximation all the more difficult. Alternatively, one might consider a nerve block.
Understanding the Healing Process of Ear Lacerations
May 15, 2024 · Ear lacerations can be painful and require proper care for effective healing. This article explains the healing process of ear lacerations, including the stages of healing and how …