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auricular hematoma
drainage, needle aspiration vs I&D
bolster/compression dressing
antibiotics if concerned about infection: 7-10 days pseudomonas coverage
recheck in 24-48 hrs
auricular hematoma complications
infection
recurrence of hematoma
cauliflower
osteoma
not treated until they become large and affect hearing by occlusion/repeated infections
exostosis
observation if asymptomatic
keep ears dry; treat secondary infections
surgical canaloplasty/excision if severe obstruction, recurrent infections, hearing loss
cerumen impaction
cerumenolytics
removal: manual or irrigation
do not remove if asymptomatic
acute otitis externa
topical antimicrobial with/without steroid drops
analgesics
aural toilet when debris obstructs med delivery
keep ear dry
non-ototoxic prep if TM perf
wick if canal is significantly swollen
reassess if not improving within 48-72 hrs