1. Injuries to the Face

2. Otitis Externa What is it? Signs/Symptoms: Immediate Treatment:
Also known as swimmers ear
Definition: bacterial infection in the ear canal
How?
Moisture accumulates in the canal
Blocked by the ear wax
Signs/Symptoms:
Pain, dizziness, discharge, hearing loss, itching, Ear swells
Immediate Treatment:
Dry the ear
Use drops (3% boric acid and alcohol solution)

3. Professional Treatment: Prevention:
Doctor will prescribe antibiotics
Prevention:
Dry ears thoroughly
Don’t use q-tips b/c it shoves stuff deeper in ear
Use 3% Boric Acid and Alcohol solution drops before and after swimming
Use ear plugs

4. Cauliflower Ear signs/symptoms Professional treatment Prevention
What is it?
The external portion of the ear suffers a blow, blood clot, or collection of fluid between cartilage and skin. Results in deformity
signs/symptoms
swelling
Red or bruised ear
Prevention
Preventing this injury by wearing appropriate head gear
Professional treatment
Doctor can make a small incision and drain accumulated blood or remove a clot

5. Ruptured Tympanic Membrane
What is it? an opening or hole in the eardrum
Barry

6. Information
Signs/symptoms: Drainage from ear, noise or buzzing in ear, earache or discomfort, hearing loss, weakness of the face and/or dizziness.
Immediate treatment: Warmth to ear may relieve minor discomfort, and keep the ear dry and clean
Professional treatment: A doctor or nurse may put a patch over the eardrum to speed healing. Surgical repair of the eardrum may be needed if the eardrum does not heal on its own.
Long-term effects: The individual may experience permanent damage to hearing, but is unlikely.
Prevention: Avoid loud sounds and do put objects in an ear.

7. Dislocation/Fractured Tooth
Definition:
-minor fracture –chipped enamel or dentin
- severe fracture- vertical, horizontal, diagonal fracture
Signs/Symptoms:
-broken tooth, missing tooth, severe pain & severe bleeding of tooth
Treatment:
-if fractured then when possible see dentist; will put a “cap” over it.
-if permanent tooth is knocked out rinse it off and put back in socket immediately within 15min. or if put in milk (seek medical help immediately)
Prevention
-mouth guards, cover face, duck

8. TMJ Dislocation What is it?
The TMJ become dislocated when the condyle moves too far. Get stuck in front of a section of bone
How? Most often occur follow extreme opening of the mouth during eating.
-yawning, Laughing, singing, vomiting, Dental treatment
Signs/Symptoms: The jaw lock in an open position and you cannot close your mouth.
Treatment: Put it back if you know how, if not go to Dr
Prevention: Limit the range of motion of the jaw

9. Jaw Fracture A jaw fracture is a break in the mandible Signs/Symptoms
Bleeding from mouth
Difficulty opening the mouth widely
Facial bruising or swelling
Jaw tenderness or pain
Immediate Treatment
Prevent choking
Immobilize jaw
Control swelling
Professional Treatment
Usually surgery
May have mouth wires

10. Nasal Septum Deviation

11. General Information What is it?
an abnormal condition in which the top of the cartilaginous ridge leans to the left or the right 
How? * impact trauma, such as by a blow to the face.
Signs & Symptoms:
* Breathing issues, deformity, nose bleeds
Immediate treatment: nasal Sprays, decongestants (but these are only temporary fixes

12. Epistaxis AKA: bloody nose What is it? When your nose bleeds (dah)
How? External trauma (you got hit) or Internal trauma (nose picking, irritation from cold)
Treatment: noseplugs, lean forward not back, pinch nose for 10 mins

13. Fractured Nose
Definition: Nasal bone is broke
Signs and Symptoms: Pain, bruising, crepitus –
Immediate Treatment – Ice and Advil, seek medical attention
Long term Effects – crooked nose

14. Abrasion/Punctured eyelid
What is it? A stab/scratch wound to the eyelid.
Signs/symptoms:
-pain, bleeding, numbness, weakness, redness, increased warmth of skin, decreased vision.
What do you do?
-Go to Urgent Care
-You may put a patch over the eye if needed

15. Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
What is it?
The swelling or infection of the membrane lining the eye lids
Signs/Symptoms:
- blurred vision, eye pain, itching, redness, increased tearing, crusts, sensitivity
- very contagious
Causes:
allergies, bacteria, viruses, chemicals, or underlying health conditions
Immediate Treatment:
Eye drops w/ antibiotics

16. Hyphema What is it? Hyphema is blood in the front of the eye
How? direct trauma to the eye. More severe bleeding may occur in 3-5 days after trauma.
Signs/Symptoms:
Blood in the eye
Eye pain
Light sensitivity
Vision abnormalities
Prevention
Wear protective gear
What do you do?
Send them to eye doctor

17. Retinal Detachment What is it?:
the retina becomes separated from the choroid in the back of the eye.
Signs/Symptoms:
Bright Flashes
Blurred Vision
Floaters in the eye
Shadows or blindness in vision
Prevention:
Protective eyewear during work or sports
Immediate Treatment: This injury requires IMMEDIATE medical care, so all you can do is give the person sunglasses, to protect them from light sensitivity, and get them to a hospital. Whether you call 911 or drive them yourself.

18. Sty What is it? an infection of the oil glands of the eyelid
Signs/Symptoms
A lump on the top or bottom eyelid
localized swelling of the eyelid
Pain, redness, itchy, tender
mucous discharge in the eye
Immediate Treatment
* apply warm compressions 4-6 times a
day for about 15 mins each
* gently scrub eyelid with water and soap
* discontinue eye makeup and contacts

19. Foreign object in eye
What is it? foreign object in eye Signs/Symptoms: Discomfort in eye, blurry vision & teary eyes. Pain and redness Immediate Treatment: Flush out with water or saline See Dr to make sure no scratches on the eyeball

20. Ruptured Globe What is it? Eyeball itself is damaged
How? Trauma, foreign objects
Signs/Symptoms: Pain, vision impairment, deformity
Immediate Treatment: Cover up both eyes with patch or use a cup – get to ER right away

21. Orbital Fracture/ Blowout
What is it? A break in one of the bones that make up the orbit. How? Trauma Signs/Symptoms: Pain, bruising, crepitus, swelling Immediate Treatment: ice, Advil, go to Dr