Emergencies Flashcards
what needs to be excluded in nasal trauma?
septal haematoma
what can happen in septal haematoma?
the nasal septum can become necrotic
how is a nasal fracture diagnosed?
clinical diagnosis
what should be done for patients with a nasal fracture and why?
review in 5-7 days post injury
allows swelling to settle
if digital manipulation is needed for a nasal fracture, when should it be done?
within 3 weeks
what are three possible complications of a nasal fracture?
epistaxis
CSF leak
anosmia
how would a nasal fracture cause anosmia?
fracture of the cribriform plate
what is pinna haematoma?
a sub perichondral haematoma in the ear
how is pinna haematoma managed?
drainage
what is another name for pinna haematoma?
cauliflower ear
how is an ear laceration managed?
debride wound
closure
antibiotic cover
what bruising will be seen in a temporal bone fracture?
“battle sign” bruising on the mastoid
