Completed by:
Dr. Eleanor Vance
Patient History
Mechanism
Patient involved in a high-speed motorcycle accident. Impact occurred on the left side of the body after the motorcycle collided with a stationary vehicle. Patient was thrown from the motorcycle and landed on the road surface.
Injuries
Left open femur fracture, left tibial plateau fracture, multiple rib fractures (left side), closed head injury with suspected concussion, and abrasions to the left upper extremity.
Past Medical History
Patient has a history of hypertension, managed with medication. No prior surgeries.
Patient’s normal medications
Lisinopril 20mg daily.
Social History
Lives with another
Lives with his wife.
Known drug allergies
- Penicillin: Rash
Tetanus Status
Up To Date
Open fracture
YES
Antibiotics administered
Cefazolin 2g IV administered at 14:00.
Photo taken with consent
YES
Pelvic ring injury?
YES
Checklist completed
YES
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Secondary Survey Detail
Head
- Minor scalp laceration, no obvious skull fractures. GCS 14 (E4, V4, M6). Pupils equal and reactive to light.
Neck
- No step-offs or deformities. Tenderness to palpation in the cervical region. Full range of motion.
Chest
- Multiple rib fractures noted on palpation and inspection. Bilateral equal air entry.
Abdo
- Soft, non-tender abdomen. No guarding or rigidity.
Pelvis
- Pelvis stable to palpation. No crepitus.
Back
- No obvious deformities or bruising.
Limbs
- Left open femur fracture with significant deformity. Left tibial plateau fracture. Abrasions to the left upper extremity. Neurovascularly intact in all limbs.
Neurology
- GCS 14. Cranial nerves II-XII intact. Motor strength 5/5 in all limbs except left lower extremity (unable to assess due to fracture). Sensory intact to light touch and pinprick in all limbs. Reflexes 2+ and symmetrical.
Muscle Group
(Power 0-5)
Right
Left
Shoulder abduction
5
5
Shoulder adduction
5
5
Elbow flexion
5
5
Elbow extension
5
5
Wrist flexion
5
5
Wrist extension
5
5
Hip flexion
5
Unable to assess
Hip extension
5
Unable to assess
Knee flexion
5
Unable to assess
Knee extension
5
Unable to assess
Ankle flexion
5
Unable to assess
Ankle dorsiflexion
5
Unable to assess
Reflexes
Right
Left
Biceps
2+
2+
Triceps
2+
2+
Supinator
2+
2+
Knee
2+
2+
Ankle
2+
2+
Plantar
Normal
Normal
Perianal/ rectal exam
Normal
Abnormal
Comment
Perianal sensation
Normal
Buttock clench
Normal
Rectal exam
Normal
On-Going Care
VTE Prophylaxis Prescribed
Yes
Analgesia Adequate
Yes
Trauma and Orthopaedic Plan
1
- Stabilize fractures.
2
- Perform open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the femur fracture.
3
- Evaluate and manage tibial plateau fracture.
4
- Monitor for compartment syndrome.
5
- Initiate early mobilisation.
Speciality plan
Team
General Surgery
Plan
- Monitor for intra-abdominal injuries.
- Continue serial abdominal exams.
- Consult for further management of rib fractures.
Major Trauma Spinal Clearance Checklist for Current Admission
Completed by:
Dr. Eleanor Vance
Spine cleared
Yes
If yes, Complete Below
Precautions
‘X’ Appropriate
Details
FULL
Patient to remain in full spinal precautions until further imaging is completed.
Copy Neurosurgical advice and CODE (if applicable) below:
Neurosurgery consulted. Advised close neurological monitoring and repeat CT head in 24 hours. No immediate intervention required. Code: 99255