title: Foam ear protectors for burnt ears.
abstract: Foam ear protectors were developed at the Royal Brisbane Hospital for use with selected patients with burns to the ears. The protectors assist in preventing pressure necrosis of the ear and damage to skin grafts. They permit visualization of the ears after grafting and allow the patient to sleep in a side-lying position if desired.
authors.affiliation: Royal Brisbane Hospital, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Harries
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Pegg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000473:pathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004430:Ear Protective Devices; D004431:Ear, External / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D011187:Posture; D011482:Protective Devices; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D012890:Sleep