Chapter 37 Ear, nose and throat emergencies
The care of these patients requires an organised approach and some basic equipment (see Box 37.1).
EAR EMERGENCIES
Otitis media
Perichondritis
Becoming more common due to infected ear piercings involving cartilage (high piercings).
Auricular lacerations
Management of simple lacerations
Foreign bodies—ear
Management
1. Most important is a cooperative patient. The child may require sedation, e.g. with nitrous oxide. Explain procedure to parents and get them to calm the child.
5. If unsuccessful use an angled hook or curette to get behind the object and then move the object out along the canal (see Figure 37.2).