caption: the middle ear eardrumia
exif: {"Image DocumentName": "The Middle Ear Barotrauma", "Image ImageDescription": "Definition: Refers to injury to the ear following a pressure change in the middle ear compartment. Failure of middle ear ventilation leads to negative pressure relative to the outside environment. Pathogenesis: TM and mucosa retract toward middle ear space and cause pain. Vacuum results in a change in capillary permeability with transudate and possibly bleeding. Eustachian tube lock occurs during airplane or diving descent. Treatment: Decongestant / antihistamines, Valsalva and insufflation, chew gun and swallow frequently. If no response, myringotomy. Should take prophylactic measure when flying or diving.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}