SAQ52 – trauma – facial lac

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A 5 year old boy sustains an isolated injury to his lip.

A photo of the boy on arrival is taken

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a. List four (4) factors that would influence your choice of location of closure (in theatre vs in the Emergency Department).

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The wound is to be repaired in the ED.

b. State your choice of local anaesthesia.

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c. State two (2) reasons to justify your choice of local anaesthesia.

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d. State your choice of suture material.

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e. State two (2) reasons to justify your choice of suture material.

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f. State your choice of sedation.

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g. State two (2) reasons to justify your choice of sedation.

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Total Score: 0 / 12

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