SAQ 313 – Hand Injury – high-pressure paint injection injury

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A 34-year-old man presents after a workplace injury from a pressurised paint injector. A high-pressure hose snapped and struck his hand. He washed the hand immediately and has ongoing pain despite some relief from oral analgesia. His vital signs are normal and the hand photograph is shown below.

Clinical photograph of a high-pressure injection injury to the hand.
Hand injury photograph

State your initial investigation and rationale.

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List five (5) immediate management priorities.

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Pain remains difficult to manage and your resident suggests a peripheral nerve block. State your response and additional analgesic options.

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Total Score: 0 / 10

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