Ear, Nose and Mouth Injuries Injuries, Part 2 Ear, Nose and Mouth Injuries

“Before & After” BELLWORK Using a piece of notebook paper, answer the following questions, leaving a line between each answer. Put the paper aside until the end of class. What is an expistaxis? How would you care for a tooth that has been knocked out? What is a deviated septum? How would you know if someone has fractured his/her mandible?

Objectives Differentiate between common injuries and their mechanisms, signs, symptoms and treatments for nasal, ear and mouth injuries. Property of CTE Joint Venture

PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010 Idea Wave List 3-5 ideas about the injuries that were examined yesterday. Be ready to share. After the “Idea Wave,” be prepared to rank your top three ideas from the class. 33. Idea Wave each student lists 3 to 5 ideas about the assigned topic the teacher calls on a non-volunteer to begin the "idea wave" by sharing one idea the student to the right of the first non-volunteer shares one idea; then the student to the non-volunteer’s right shares one idea the teacher directs the flow of the "idea wave" until all different ideas have been shared by asking each student at the end of the formal "idea wave," students will rank their top 3 ideas PROPERTY OF PIMA COUNTY JTED, 2010

Cauliflower Ear MOI: S/S: Rx: RICE Referral for drainage Friction Tugging on ear Direct blows S/S: Fluid buildup under skin Deformity Tenderness Rx: RICE Referral for drainage

Swimmer’s Ear MOI: Water trapped in ear S/S: Rx: Itch/pain Swelling in ear canal Hearing loss Rx: OTC ear drops Referral for antibiotics Wear ear plugs or thoroughly dry ears to prevent

Epistaxis (nosebleed) MOI: genetics, dry air, direct blows, nose picking Rx: Lean forward pinching nose Noseplugs Ice Refrain from sneezing, snorting or blowing nose after bleeding stops

Deviated Septum S/S: Direct blow genetics Cartilage between nostrils has shifted Decreased breathing though one nostril Increased chance for epistaxis Increased snoring, sleep apnea Referral for care http://childhealthcare-fever.blogspot.com/ MOI: Direct blow genetics Property of CTE Joint Venture

Nasal Fracture MOI: Direct Blow S/S: Rx: Deformity Severe epistaxis Crepitus Deviated septum Racoon eyes Rx: Refer for x-ray Wear mask to protect www.tuc.edu

Mandible Fractures MOI: Direct Blow S/S: Rx: Pain Malocclusion (teeth do not align) Positive Tongue Blade Test Rx: RICE Referral Check for concussion Property of CTE Joint Venture

Teeth Injuries If you need to transport the tooth, the best method is in the mouth Second best is keep tooth in milk, water, ice, or specially made solutions until a dentist can fix http://www.brandnewsourmilk.com/2009/08/nightmare-journeys-spitting-out-broken.html Chipped: keep piece and take with to dentist If tooth has moved out of normal position, realign and refer If tooth has been knocked out, place back in socket and align, then refer

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“What’s My Injury?” With a partner, choose an injury from today’s lesson Write a creative scenario about that injury including the etiology, pathology, and treatment for the injury Be prepared to share with the class Property of CTE Joint Venture

“Before & After” CLOSURE On your Before and After bellwork sheet, answer the following questions on the line below your “Before” answers. This will assess your new learning for the day! What is an expistaxis? How would you care for a tooth that has been knocked out? What is a deviated septum? How would you know someone has fractured his /her mandible?