Kapitel 40 (Tobias) - Open Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
Define an “Open Fracture”
A
A fracture in which fractured bone is exposed to environmental contamination resulting from disruption of soft tissue integrity
2
Q
What is important to do first, when a patient presents with an open fracture?
A
Complete and detailed assessment of the patient’s systemic health should be performed and resuscitation of the patient instituted as necessary before the fracture is evaluated!
3
Q
Describe an optimal/succesful management of an open fracture
A
1) Patient assessment
2) Fracture classification
3) Antibiotic therapy
4) Debridement and irrigation
5) Wound management
6) Restoration of the soft tissue envelope
7) Fracture stabilization.
