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Fractured nose and deviated septum
Definition
An injury to the nose or areas supporting external nose
Deviated septum is the dispacement
Of the thin wall between nostrils
Causes
Falls
Motor vehicle accidents
Physical alteration
Injury from the contact sports
Symptoms
Bleeding from the nose
Bruising around the nose
Crocked or misshaped nose
Difficulty in breathing through the nose
Blocked nasal pasages
Discharge or mucous from the nose
Pain or tendeness of the nose
Complications
Infection
Sinusitis
Permanent difficulty in breathing
A change in sense of smell
Cartilage fracture
Nasal septal hematoma
Possible development of a saddle nose
Nasolacrimal duct injury
Diagnostic procedures
Xray
CT scan
Physical exam
Treatment
Pharmacology
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Naprofen
Nasal sprays
Antibiotics
Surgical procedures
Manual realignment
Rhiniplasty
Septoplasty
Closed reduction
Health education
Use ice to ease swelling
Limit your activities
Keep your head up
Quit smoking
Nursing management
Ensuring patecy, adequate ventilation
Ensure overall stability of the patient
Encourage deep breathing
