Lutz N, Labrousse T, Epifanie S, Borowko R, Wagenheim C, Lefort H. [Management of a patient with severe limb trauma].
REVUE DE L'INFIRMIERE 2021;
70:16-19. [PMID:
33455672 DOI:
10.1016/j.revinf.2020.11.006]
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Abstract
The management of a patient with limb trauma begins with a rapid assessment of the lesions in order to prioritise the treatment of life-threatening lesions, primarily haemorrhage. Severe limb trauma is defined by the presence of specific severity criteria and requires the injured person to be referred to a specialised severe trauma centre. The prognosis is twofold, both vital and functional, based on the speed as well as the quality of immediate pre-hospital care, specific hospital care and the prevention of secondary complications.
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