Bad breaks. Keep the priority & care of orthopedic injuries in proper perspective.
The recognition and appropriate emergency management of orthopedic emergencies is essential to minimize damage and optimize outcome. Priorities, principles and good judgment can make a difference in the overall outcome for the injured patient. These orthopedic emergencies require a team approach to assessment and care. Therefore, collaboration with other EMS providers, nurses, physicians, surgeons and other health-care personnel is essential to the proper care of the patient.
Strauss
Michael
M
Department of Hyperbaric Medicine at Long Beach, (Calif.) Memorial Medical Center, USA. mstrauss@memorialcare.org
Bryant
Brandon
B
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