Should patients with tympanic membrane rupture following exposure to blast injury be admitted for observation?

Report By: Dr Meg Roberts - CT3 in emergency medicine
Institution: Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Date Submitted: 7th March 2011
Last Modified: 7th March 2011
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [adult patients with tympanic membrane perforation following exposure to blast injury] does [admission for observation] increase [detection rate of occult injuries].