Nasal Injuries in Children, Emergency Department, Paediatrics

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Abstract

Establish the mechanism of injury. Establish whether this is an isolated nasal injury or if there is associated head trauma ( see HI guideline), or injury elsewhere. If you have suspicion of NAI discuss with senior. Multiple facial injuries should increase the index of suspicion that an injury is inflicted.

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