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Immediate priorities
Immediate stabilization
If airway compromise
Standard airway pathway
Anticipate aspiration with facial bleeding
If uncontrolled hemorrhage
Direct pressure
Tourniquet for exsanguinating extremity bleeding
If hemodynamic instability
Massive hemorrhage protocol consideration
TXA per local trauma protocol
If altered mental status
Hypoglycemia check
Trauma team activation trigger
Limb threat screen
Limb threatening features
Active pulsatile bleeding
Immediate hemostasis
Immediate surgical consultation
Expanding hematoma
Vascular injury concern
Urgent imaging and consultation
Pale cool digit
Ischemia concern
Emergent hand surgery consultation
Severe pain out of proportion
Compartment syndrome concern
Emergent surgical evaluation
Partial or complete amputation
Digit preservation measures
Emergent consultation and transfer pathway
Pain and anxiolysis
Analgesia and sedation strategy
Procedural analgesia readiness
Local anesthesia planning
Sedation pathway for pediatric or uncooperative patient
Non opioid options
Acetaminophen
NSAID if no contraindication
Opioid options
Short acting opioid for severe pain
Avoid oversedation prior to neurovascular exam
Neurovascular exam before anesthesia
Pre anesthesia documentation
Baseline sensation
Two point discrimination
Light touch in digital nerve distributions
Baseline motor
Flexor tendon function
Extensor tendon function
Baseline perfusion
Capillary refill
Pulse oximetry waveform on digit if available
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