Emergency Fracture Management Flashcards
1
Q
what are open fractures?
A
exposed to environment
2
Q
what is type 3A for open fractures?
A
adequate soft tissue coverage despite size of wound
3
Q
what are likely contaminates?
A
Staphylococcus spp
Streptococcus spp
Pseudomonas spp
4
Q
how common are non-ortho injuries in patients with a limb fracture?
A
59-72%
5
Q
are open fractures often associated with high-energy trauma?
A
yes
6
Q
what is a type I open fracture?
A
wound <1cm
mild to moderate contused soft tissue
low energy injury
7
Q
what is a type II open fracture?
A
wound >1cm
without extensive soft tissue damage
8
Q
what is a type III open fracture?
A
extensive soft tissue damage
high energy injury
9
Q
what is a type IIIC open fracture?
A
bone exposure with arterial injury needing repair
