RN was trying to start an IV and twisted this frail guys arms inadvertent and now he has a fracture of the radial head. No one saw it but son. RN didnt document. I order xray and it shows a fracture. Whats the best way to document cause
RN was trying to start an IV and twisted this frail guys arms inadvertent and now he has a fracture of the radial head. No one saw it but son. RN didnt document. I order xray and it shows a fracture. Whats the best way to document cause
How do you know it wasn't already there? Old/frail people fall on themselves all the time and sometimes don't present. Many old fractures are found this way. Ask the radiologist to comment if it looks chronic (would be more calcified along any linear fracture markings, I think!) vs acute.
Are you really a medical student or trainee? kick it up to your attending. He/she should know about the situation.
But do you know it’s acute from the nurse doing it? (You don’t).........ask the attendingIts acute unfortunately.
RN was trying to start an IV and twisted this frail guys arms inadvertent and now he has a fracture of the radial head. No one saw it but son. RN didnt document. I order xray and it shows a fracture. Whats the best way to document cause