Auricular Hematoma Incision and Drainage with Bolster Compression Dressing

What are your tricks for bolstering/compression after draining an ear hematoma?
Dr. Jess Mason performs an auricular hematoma incision and drainage with a bolster compression dressing. To prevent formation of a cauliflower ear deformity, an auricular hematoma should be drained and a compression dressing applied as demonstrated in this video.
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[@Dantheguitarstan]

Hi! I am in PA school and we were taught not to seal after irrigation. I was curious why you did? Thank you for the demonstration!

[@Anniefawesome]

Dr. Jess! Omg this is crazy!

[@youcefsebaa3188]

😢What about the congested blood in the lobule?

[@TimFullerton]

Whoa - that’s pretty wild!

[@steve1234596]

I’ve seen much better ways to treat it

[@BigWater59]

Needle is far to large.