Limb pain treatment

Question 1

ALI treatment

Answer 1

-CABCD
-O2 if needed
-analgesia (para/ morph)
-IV access
-avoid elevating leg
-no heat or massaging as can worsen ischaemia
-convey arterial centre with pre alert

Question 2

Cauda equina treatment

Answer 2

-CABCD
-O2 if needed
-analgesia
-lie flat to minimize spinal pressure
-convey and pre alert

Question 3

DVT treatment

Answer 3

-CABCD
-O2 if needed
-analgesia
-don’t massage or apply pressure to affected leg
-convey