Orthopedic Emergencies.pptx

Orthopedic Emergencies

1. Orthopedic Emergencies M. KEYGHOBADI MD ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON All the slides are extracted from internet.

2. Goals •Define what constitutes and orthopedic emergency/urgency •Know what conditions need immediate attention

3. Definition •“A Musculoskeletal Injury that potentially will lead to complications, future impairment, or loss of life or limb if not treated with appropriate expeditious care”

4. Importance Missing, Ignoring, or not expediting care can result in disastrous consequences

5. DOs: • Brief inspection of wound •Cover with dressing •Splint •IV Abx •Urgent I&D DON’Ts: • Repeatedly uncover wound to show people •Replace protruding bone •Explore wound •Clamp Vessels