Transcript Hematoma - Welcome to PractiVet

Sterile, ready to use kit comes with all the
necessary components to repair 4 ears.
Use a marker
to outline the
hematoma on
the medial
surface of the
ear flap
Make an elliptical
incision to drain
blood and remove
fibrin.
Remove a couple
of millimeters of
skin along the
incision site to
prevent rapid
sealing of the
incision
Scrape the inner
surfaces of the
hematoma to
freshen
Place a fenestrated pad on
each side of the ear flap,
securing pads to the ear
with towel clamps
Pass the needle
through the pad
on the incision
(medial) side of
the ear continuing
through the ear
and lateral pad
Insert the tip of
the Quick Clip
into the needle
and pass back
through
Place a locking ring on
the shaft of the clip
leaving 1mm of space
between the ring and
the pad to allow for
swelling
Continue this procedure
over the entire surface
and into the edge of the
healthy tissue
Reinforce the
clips by adding a
second locking
ring for security
Trim off excessive
shaft of the clips ¼”
from the locking rings
No bandage is necessary
To secure the ear over the head,
suture the optional attachment
button to the top of the head
Pass the barrel of the button through the slot in the
top of the ear pads. This method allows the ear to
be easily taken down for inspection or treatment
To remove the clips,
use scissors to cut off
the head of the clip.
Grasp the ring and pull
through. No sedation
is generally necessary.