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DISEASES OF THE EAR 



In many cases where no dressing is applied, we may have as a 

 sequence a slight thickening of the lobe of the ear. This, however, is 

 of very little importance. 



Fig. 151. — Hematoma oi the ear. 



Therapeutic Treatment. — The methods of treatment which the 

 waiter considers advisable are as follows: 



We perforate the swelling with a large-sized hypodermic syringe 

 or aspirator. The secretion is then removed and a solution of iodine 1, 



Fig. 152. — Ear-cap. 



iodide of potassium G and alcohol IG is injected into the cavity. We 

 then apply a compressing dressing in the following manner: 



The ear is covered with antiseptic wadding on both surfaces. It is 



