SAQ 1437 – Fall with pelvic X-ray and delayed deterioration

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A 79-year-old man is brought to the ED after falling in the car park of his local shopping centre. He has pelvic pain and his pelvic X-ray is shown below.

Three hours after arrival he becomes confused. His observations at that time are shown below.

Observation Value
GCS 13 (E4 V4 M5)
Pulse 125/min
BP 95/40 mmHg
Pelvic X-ray after a fall with pelvic pain.
Pelvic X-ray.

List three abnormalities on the X-ray.

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List five potential causes of this deterioration. For each, state how you would assess for its presence using history, examination or investigation.

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Total Score: 0 / 13

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