ENT Emergencies What and When to Refer

–Can cause necrosis of cartilage and “cauliflower ear” •Treatment •Aspirate as a first aid measure with pressure dressing REFER needs ENT supervision and I&D Trauma to ear canal temporal bone etc •Ear canal and TM Examine carefully. Advise to keep dry. Refer for outpatient review. Reassure it will probably heal even if perf in TM.