TIME-SENSITIVE โ assess severity and escalate if deteriorating.
๐ Recognise
Pain, deformity or inability to use limb after injury.
๐ First actions
Analgesia, splint, document and repeat neurovascular status, obtain appropriate radiographs.
๐งช Investigate / reassess
Assess open fracture, compartment syndrome and need for reduction.
โ ๏ธ Escalation / pitfalls
Open fracture needs timely antibiotics and urgent orthopaedic management.
Editorial status: Teaching draft, specialist review required; the entire topic has not undergone independent clinical sign-off. Follow your trust guidelines and senior advice. Not a standalone treatment protocol.