emergency treatment of orthopedic injuries Flashcards
1
Q
why immobilize the limb
A
minimize blood loss
safe transport
relieve pain
prevent further injury
2
Q
2 x-rays should include
A
an x-ray of the joint above and the joint below!
3
Q
impaction often occurs in what type of bone
A
cancellous bone
- like of the distal radius
4
Q
if the fracture is not displaced then do you need to reduce?
A
NO
only if displaced intra-articular fractures
5
Q
can you accept displacement in the humerus?
scaphoid?
A
humerus yes
scaphoid - no
6
Q
indications for an open reduction
A
displaced intraarticular frcture
correct deformity
mobilize the patient
allow treatment of open wounds
7
Q
you can use a screw in an
A
oblique fracture
8
Q
open fractures are
A
a surgical emergency
9
Q
treatment of an open fracture
A
culture wound
abx prophylaxis
tetanus prophylaxis
transfer to OR
