TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 168. Auricular Hematoma Evacuation A1 - Reichman, Eric F. PY - 2013 T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e AB - Blunt trauma to the auricle can cause abrasions, ecchymosis, hematoma formation, and lacerations. Abrasions and ecchymosis of the auricle require no therapy other than oral analgesics and observation for infection.1 Some authors recommend the application of topical antibiotics to all abrasions as prophylaxis for infection.2 Lacerations to the auricle are addressed in Chapter 96. This chapter addresses the management of an auricular hematoma. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/13 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57717688 ER -