Call 911 if:
- The person has difficulty breathing.
- The upper and lower jaws don't meet properly.
- There is an open wound with exposed bone.
- The person has blurred or double vision or trouble moving his or her eyeballs.
1. Get Medical Help Immediately
- You need to see a health care provider for a facial fracture, including broken nose, jaw, cheekbone, or eye socket.
2. Control Pain and Swelling
- Keep the person's face elevated to allow blood to drain.
- Apply ice for swelling.
3. Follow Up
- The health care provider will examine the person's face and may order X-rays or other tests.
- The health care provider may immobilize broken bones to help them heal.
- Medications may be prescribed to relieve pain and inflammation and prevent infection.
SOURCES:
Mount Nittany Medical Center: "Facial Fractures."
New York-Presbyterian Hospital: "Facial Fractures."
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary: "Facial Sports Injuries."
Children's Hospital of Boston: "Facial Fractures."
Allina Hospitals & Clinics: "Facial Fracture."
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