Ears

BLEEDING/DISCHARGE from the ear canal could be a sign of a skull fracture.


Treatment:
IF SERIOUS PROBLEM SUSPECTED.

* Send for medical help immediately. Dial 911, or your local emergency telephone number and ask for an Ambulance.

* Place casualty in a recovery position with his head turned towards the injured side, supported by cushions, so that blood/ fluid can drain.

* Cover with sterile dressing or similar clean material.

* DO NOT plug the ear or try to stop the flow, as this could build up pressure inside the middle ear.

* Check breathing. If breathing and heartbeat stop, begin the A-B-C of resuscitation immediately.

* If the casualty becomes unconscious but is breathing normally, place in the recovery position, with injured side down allowing fluid to drain.

* To minimize shock.

* Call an Ambulance and remove to hospital, maintaining recovery position.


Earache
Treatment:

* A warm covered hotwater bottle against the ear will give comfort.

* Send for medical help if required.

Foreign Body in the Ear
Treatment:

* Gently flood the ear with tepid water to float it out.

* Do not try to dislodge by probing as this could perforate the eardrum.

If necessary, remove to hospital. Seek medical aid



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