Closed Reduction Of Nasal Fracture

Normal Post-Operative Complaints

• Your child will experience significant nasal congestion
• Your child may have some blood tinged nasal drainage. Wipe what you can see
• Your child may have some slight swelling/bruising
• Take pain meds as directed

Call the Office if You Notice and ofthe Following

• Excessive bleeding from nose
• Splint comes off prematurely and you are unable to reapply
• Pain not relieved by Tylenol or Motrin

Home care Instructions

• May return to school the following day
• No PE or organized sports for 2 weeks
• OK to shower the next day but keep nose dry!
• If splint loosens, reinforce with tape for at least 7 days
• May remove tape over nose after 7 days
• Keep head elevated
• Cool mist humidifier at night to help with congestion