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EAR INJURY

Earache

  • DO NOT use oil or ear drops.
  • Cotton may be placed at the opening of the to keep cold air out and may reduce pain. ear (DO NOT PACK INTO EAR CANAL).
  • If pain persists, notify parents and school nurse.
Drainage
  • Treat as noted above.
Bleeding
  • Usually associated with injury.
  • Call 911 or local emergency response team.
  • Notify parents and school nurse.
Object in the Ear
  • DO NOT probe with any instrument.
  • All objects should be removed by a physician.
  • Notify parents and school nurse.
  • Call 911 or local emergency response team.
BACK & NECK INJURY - EYE INJURY
HEAD INJURY / HEADACHE - EAR INJURY
SPRAINS / FRACTURES / DISLOCATIONS POISONS
SEIZURES - CHOKING
NOSEBLEEDS / BLEEDING - SHOCK
DIABETIC EMERGENCIES - DENTAL INJURY
BURNS
NAUSEA / VOMITING / ABDOMINAL PAIN / FAINTING
BITES / STINGS / SKIN IRRITATION
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE

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