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Triage priorities
Immediate threats
Open fracture
Gross contamination
Bone or tendon exposure
Neurovascular compromise
Absent capillary refill
Pulseless digit
Progressive sensory loss
Compartment syndrome
Pain out of proportion
Pain with passive stretch
Tense compartments
Fight bite
Dorsal MCP laceration
Human bite contamination
Early actions
Analgesia strategy
Oral and intranasal options first when stable
Regional anesthesia if expertise available
Remove constrictors
Rings
Tight wraps
Elevation and ice
Skin protection with barrier
Reassess swelling trend
Immediate decision points
Stability and alignment
Rotational deformity
None acceptable for nonoperative pathway
Open wound communication
Treat as open fracture if uncertain
Intra-articular involvement
Low threshold for hand surgery
Consultation triggers
Hand surgery or orthopedics now
Open fracture
Neurovascular compromise
Irreducible deformity
Malrotation after reduction attempt
Multiple metacarpals fractured
Suspected fight bite
Transfer triggers
No local hand surgery coverage
Open fracture with contamination
Compartment syndrome concern
Monitoring and reassessment
Reassessment cadence
Post-analgesia neurovascular exam
Capillary refill
Two-point discrimination
Motor function
Post-reduction check
Finger cascade alignment
Rotational alignment with fist
Post-splint check
Pain
Skin pressure points
Distal perfusion
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