摘要 |
A device (1) for protecting an ear (2) of a subject (3) from auricular haematoma (cauliflower ear) comprises a pad type inner member of resilient material for locating behind the ear (2) and between the ear (2) and the skull (7) of a subject for cushioning the ear (2) against the skull (7). A patch type first outer member (8) of film material is provided for placing over the ear (2) and for securing to the skull (7) and an adjacent side (9) of the face (10) of the subject for retaining the ear (2) and the inner member sandwiched between the skull (7) and the first outer member (8). A second outer member also of resilient material is provided for locating between the first outer member (8) and the ear (2) for cushioning and protecting the ear against an impact. First and second major surfaces of the inner member are provided with adhesive coatings for bonding to the skull (7) and ear (2) of the subject, while a first major surface of the second outer member is provided with an adhesive coating for bonding the second outer member to the ear (2) of the subject. A first major surface of the first outer member (8) is also provided with an adhesive coating for bonding the first outer member (8) to the second outer member as well a to the ear (2), the skull (7) and the side (9) of the face (10) of the subject.
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