NOSE INJURY

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR NOSE INJURY

Call 911 Now (your child may need an ambulance) If

Major bleeding that can't be stopped.
Fainted or too weak to stand.

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

You think your child has a serious injury.
Nosebleed that won't stop after 20 minutes of squeezing the nostrils closed.
Skin is split open or gaping and may need stitches.
Very deformed or crooked nose.
Clear fluid is dripping from the nose and not due to crying.
Breathing through the nose is blocked on one side or both sides.
Age less than 1 year old.

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

You think your child needs to be seen.
Shape of the nose has not returned to normal after 5 days.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

You have other questions or concerns.

Parent Care at Home If

Minor nose injury and you don't think your child needs to be seen.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 7/2004

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