SAQ 1647 – Motorcycle crash with shoulder X-ray and sedation planning

Marked out of 12.00

A 56-year-old man presents after a motorcycle crash with severe right shoulder pain. His right arm is held abducted, and the right shoulder X-ray is shown below. You choose procedural sedation to manage the injury and to assess for other injuries. The procedure is successful, no further injuries are found, and he is ready for discharge.

Right shoulder X-ray after motorcycle crash
Right shoulder X-ray.

State the injury demonstrated on the X-ray.

(Marked out of 1.0)


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List and justify three key aspects of upper limb examination.

(Marked out of 3.0)


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State five key components of your pre-anaesthetic assessment before the procedure.

(Marked out of 5.0)


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List three components of discharge advice.

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