Prioritisation

Question 1

where should infected cases ideally go on a theatre list?

Answer 1

End of List (unless septic)

Question 2

where should children ideally go on a theatre list?

Answer 2

Start of List

Question 3

young hip fractures should be managed with what procedure

Answer 3

Open reduction - preserve femoral head

Question 4

Low energy open fractures should go to theatre for debridement within what time period

Answer 4

24 hrs

Question 5

when should immeadiate debridement for open fractures take place?

Answer 5

highly contaminated wounds (agricultural, aquatic, sewage) or when there is an associated vascular compromise)

Question 6

high energy open fractures should go to theatre for debridement within what time period?

Answer 6

12 hours

Question 7

where do patients with latex allergy need to go on a operating list?

Answer 7

First - latex particles remain in theatre

Question 8

what are the alternatives to ex fix in an open ankle fracture?

Answer 8

Hindfood nail
MUA + close contact cast

Question 9

diabetic patients should ideally go in what position on the theatre list?

Answer 9

First

Question 10

Theatres will require what after a patient with MRSA?

Answer 10

Deep clean

Question 11

with diabetic patients they should go first for what reason?

Answer 11

Minimise time they are starved

Question 12

what kind of diathermy should be used in patients with a permanent pacemaker?

Answer 12

Bipolar in short bursts

Question 13

Permanent pacemakers should ideally be checked within what time frame prior to theatre?

Answer 13

Within the last 12 months