Ear Lacerations: Pt. with a laceration through the helix of the ear with exposed cartilage 2 Point Ear Block: Am Fam Physician. 2004 Feb 1;69(3):585-590. Goal: Approximate cartilage with absorbable 5-0 monocryl. It’s ok to trim away small amount of jagged or devitalized skin or cartilage to ensure proper approximation. Close the skin over the cartilage with 5 …