FACIAL INJURIES Face, Eye, Nose, Jaw, Teeth MINOR POTENTIALLY SERIOUS   Signs / Symptoms     • Facial bruising with no accompanying signs/symptoms of concussion. • Swollen Lip with no injury to teeth.     • Deformity • Facial injury with accompanying signs/symptoms of concussion. • Facial injury that involves broken or loosened teeth. • Inability to move jaw. • Blunt injuries to the eye socket (i.e. ball, elbow, etc.) or a serious bruise to the cheek bone.     Treatment     • Ice • If symptoms persist or increase, see a physician.     • Ice – do not put pressure on any eye injury. • See Dentist and/or physician immediately. • CALL 9-1-1 if unconscious more than 15 seconds or if athlete exhibits signs/symptoms of shock. • Facial injuries are often accompanied by profuse bleeding. Keep calm and assess the situation to see if athlete can be transported by car or if an ambulance is needed. • While most eye injuries are minor, all eye injuries should be evaluated by a physician. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE CONTACT LENS FROM INJURED EYE!!! • If tooth is knocked out you can: (1) Store tooth between athletes cheek and gum if possible. (2) Use a "Save A Tooth" preparation kit obtained from a dentist (if available at time of injury) (3) Store tooth in a container with milk. If tooth is not knocked out, LEAVE TEETH WHERE THEY ARE AND GET TO A DENTIST OR AN EMERGENCY ROOM IMMEDIATELY!!     PREVENTION   • Make certain that all equipment fits properly and is worn properly. • Use proper technique always. • Wear a mouth guard.   COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH:   Baseball, softball, basketball, wrestling   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES   To come.       It is extremely important to be able to recognize serious and/or life threatening injuries. These injuries are not always obvious therefore, we recommend that someone (i.e. a coach or team parent) become certified in Basic First Aide Procedures. The American Red Cross offers frequent courses in the procedures.