SAQ 228 – Orthopaedics and Ethics – ankle fracture-dislocation, analgesia, and privacy

A 34-year-old man presents with left ankle pain after a fall at a barbecue. Three x-rays are shown below. He has consumed alcohol for several hours, uses buprenorphine patches for chronic back pain, has IV access, and has an isolated ankle injury. His breath alcohol level is 0.25.

State four (4) abnormal findings shown in these x-rays.

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State four (4) issues in your approach to analgesia during the first hour.

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The patient is a famous footballer. State four (4) techniques to maintain his privacy.

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Total Score: 0 / 12

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