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Ear, Nose, Teeth
CH. 23 HEAD AND FACE
Ear Anatomy
 Outer ear
 Pinna (auricle)
 Ear canal (meatus)
 Middle ear
 Eardrum, hammer, anvil,
stirrup, Eustachian tube
 Inner ear: responsible
for analyzing sound
waves and maintaining
balance
Cauliflower Ear
 Hematoma auris
 Caused by blood
collecting between ear
cartilage and skin
 Thickening of the outer
ear
 Treat by draining and
squeezing skin together
 Most common in boxers
and wrestlers
Swimmer’s Ear
 Otitis externa
 Infection of the skin
covering the outer ear
canal
 Water is trapped there
by wax buildup
 Ear feels full and may
itch
Foreign Bodies
 Insects or other small
objects may get stuck
in the ear canal
 Could cause pain,
fever, dizziness, foul
odor
 Insects are usually
killed before removal
 Flush with warm water
Tympanic Rupture
 Caused by a loud noise
or blow to the head
 S/S: severe ear pain,
drainage
 Refer to doctor
 Usually heals in 2
weeks
Normal Tympanic Membrane
 Normal
Nose Anatomy
Epistaxis
 Nosebleed
 Anterior and posterior
 Lean forward slightly,
pinch nose
 Apply ice to bridge of
nose
 Pack with gauze or
nose tampon
Nasal Fracture and Septal
Deviation
 S/S: deformity,
swelling, ecchymosis,
epitaxis, and leakage
of cerebrospinal fluid
 Apply ice and refer to
doctor
 May need to wear
special face mask to
return to participation
Mouth and Jaw Anatomy
 Maxilla
 Mandible
 Temporomandibular
joint (TMJ)
 Soft and hard palate
Tooth
 32 teeth
 Crown is the part that
you can see
 Three layers
 Enamel
 Dentin
 Pulp
Jaw Fracture
 Usually caused by a
direct blow to the jaw
 Often 2 fractures will
occur
 One at point of impact
 Second close to condyle
 Look for teeth not
lining up
 Treat for shock, ice,
refer to doctor
TMJ Dislocation
 May feel ‘pop’ and pain
 Inability to close mouth
 Ice and refer to doctor
Tooth Dislocation
 If tooth is still partially
in socket, gently push
back in
 If tooth is completely
out of socket, place in
milk or proper solution
 Must be cleared by
dentist to return to
participation