SAQ 1209 – Paediatric ocean exposure with leg pain and cardiac arrest

A 13-year-old boy presents with intense leg pain after swimming in the ocean. His parents brought him straight to ED. The leg image is shown below. During assessment he becomes unresponsive and pulseless.

Describe the abnormality in the image.

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What is the most likely diagnosis?

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List one (1) other possible differential diagnosis.

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What is your immediate action?

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What are four (4) other important aspects of immediate management? Include doses and endpoints where applicable.

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