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*[[Open fracture]]s require immediate IV antibiotics and urgent surgical washout | *[[Open fracture]]s require immediate IV antibiotics and urgent surgical washout | ||
*Neurovascular compromise from fracture requires emergent reduction and/or orthopedic intervention | *Neurovascular compromise from fracture requires emergent reduction and/or orthopedic intervention | ||
*Consider risk for [[compartment syndrome]] | |||
Revision as of 04:35, 18 September 2019
General Fracture Management
- Acute pain management
- Open fractures require immediate IV antibiotics and urgent surgical washout
- Neurovascular compromise from fracture requires emergent reduction and/or orthopedic intervention
- Consider risk for compartment syndrome