Terminology Aim Amputation is considered when the limb cannot be salvaged or its salvage would result in poor function, high complication risk, or excessive resource use. Situations like these include: In every case, amputation should be viewed as a deliberate reconstructive decision, not a surgical failure. It aims to restore the patient’s independence and functional […]
An introduction to the main complications encountered in patients who have an open fracture. Taking into account: bleeding, anaemia, nerve damage and compartment syndrome
Describing a fracture is important so healthcare workers understand each other. This chapter will teach you how to talk about fractures. Besides that it will finish off with the most often used classification systems of open fractures. Focussing mainly on the Gustillo-Anderson classfication
An introduction to the first actions you can take on the ER when treating a patient with an open fracture after finishing your ABCDE. Such as initial assesment, wound and pain management.
