Nasal fracture (acute)
Emergency and immediate referrals
Referral to Emergency Department
If any of the following are present or suspected, please refer the patient to the emergency department (via ambulance if necessary) or seek emergency medical advice if in a remote region:
- Acute nasal fracture requiring surgical intervention
- Acute nasal fracture with septal haematoma
- Severe or persistent epistaxis
- Associated neurological symptoms
Immediately contact on-call registrar or service to arrange an immediate ENT assessment (seen within 7 days) for:
- Acute nasal fracture requiring surgical intervention i.e. external bone displacement (best results for acute nasal fracture are achieved within 2 weeks from time of injury)
To contact the relevant service, please see HealthPathways: Acute ENT Assessment
| Mandatory referral information (referral will be returned if this information is not included) |
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If unable to attach reports, please include relevant information/findings in the body of the referral
Referrer to state reason if not able to include mandatory information in referral (e.g. patient unable to access test due to geographical location or financial cost)
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| Highly desirable referral information |
- Current medication list including anticoagulant medication
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Indicative triage category
| Indicative triage category |
Category 1
Appointment within 30 days |
- Acute nasal fracture requiring surgical intervention i.e. external bone displacement (best results for acute nasal fracture are achieved within 2 weeks from time of injury)
Mark urgent on referral for CRS to allocate as a priority
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Category 2
Appointment within 90 days |
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Category 3
Appointment within 365 days |
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Last reviewed: 24-05-2023
More information
Email: DOHSpecialistRAC@health.wa.gov.au