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FRACTURED NOSE 20200411_184617 (Pathophysiology (Frontal force causes…
FRACTURED NOSE
Pathophysiology
Frontal force causes damage.
This force may depress only one
nasal bone or both
Ranges from simple fracture of the
nasal bones to flattening of the entire nose.
Prevention
Avoid trauma to your
nose
Wear seat belts in a car
Wear protective helmets if
you ride a bicycle
Treatment
Medication
Antibiotics may be given
to stop growth of bacteria
Analgesics for pain
Vasoconstrictor to narrow
blood vessels
Surgery
Nose job
Septoplasty to
straighten the bone
and cartilage
Definition
A broken or cracked
bone in the nose
Signs and symptoms
Swelling
Difficulty in breathing
through the nose
Bleeding and bruising
Nursing care plan
Use ice packs or cold
compressors
Oxygen delivery to help
patient meet need of oxygen
Causes
Sports injury
An accident
A fight
Nursing management
Pre operative care
Advise patient not take
any aspirin for
14 days before surgery
Do not take ibuprofen
Post operative care
Apply ice packs to the nose
and eye area
Keep nose dry
Elevate the head of
clients bed
Complications
Change in appearance of
the nose
Large amount of blood in
nasal septum
Septal perforation
Diagnostic
Physical examination
X-ray or CT scan
