SAQ 1340 – Painful priapism in a rural ED

A 55-year-old African man presents to a rural ED with 2 hours of priapism. He is extremely distressed with severe penile pain.

List four possible causes of priapism in this patient.

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Outline five key management steps.

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What is the most significant complication of priapism?

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What are two important prognostic factors?

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List and justify three investigations.

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Investigation | Justification<br /> 1 |<br /> 2 |<br /> 3 |

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