Admission Details
- Chief Complaint: MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
- Diagnosis:
CONCUSSION
FRACTURE OF FEMUR
FRACTURE OF RT DISTAL RADIS
FRACTURE OF MANDIBLE
Treatment Provided
- Interventions:
ORAL SURGERY
ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
PHYSICAL THERAPY
- Medications Administered:
IV fluids, Morphine for pain management, Antibiotics to prevent infection.
Results of Investigations
- Pathology: Elevated white blood cell count, indicating inflammation.
- Imaging: X-rays confirmed fractures of the femur, right distal radius, and mandible. CT scan revealed a mild concussion.
Patient's Condition at Discharge
- Patient was stable at the time of discharge, with improved pain management and mobility.
- Vital Signs: Temperature 37°C, Blood Pressure 120/80 mmHg, Heart Rate 80 bpm, Respiratory Rate 16 breaths/min, SpO2 98% on room air.
Discharge Instructions
- Medications:
- Paracetamol 1000mg every 6 hours as needed for pain.
- Ibuprofen 400mg every 8 hours as needed for pain and inflammation.
- Amoxicillin 500mg three times a day for 7 days.
- Activity Level: Gradual increase in activity as tolerated, avoiding strenuous activities.
- Dietary changes: Regular diet as tolerated.
- Instructions for wound care: Clean surgical sites with soap and water daily, apply a clean dressing.
- Signs & symptoms to watch for that would necessitate a return to the hospital or further medical attention: Worsening pain, fever, signs of infection (redness, swelling, pus), difficulty breathing, or any neurological changes.
- Follow-Up:
- Orthopedic follow-up appointment in 2 weeks.
- Oral surgery follow-up appointment in 1 week.
- General practitioner follow-up in 1 week.