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Triage priorities
High risk states
Uncontrolled hemorrhage
If brisk bleeding, direct pressure and hemostatic dressing
If persistent bleeding, tourniquet proximal to injury and time stamp
Neurovascular compromise
Absent distal pulses
Cool pale digit
Capillary refill delay
Compartment syndrome concern
Disproportionate pain
Pain with passive stretch
Open fracture concern
Deformity
Crepitus
Deep infection concern
Fever
Rapidly progressive swelling
Immediate actions
Limb protection and analgesia
Elevation
Hand above heart level
Remove rings and constrictors
Analgesia plan
Acetaminophen oral
NSAID oral if no contraindication
Opioid oral if severe pain
Regional anesthesia options
Digital nerve block for finger injury
Wrist block for hand injury
Early consultations
Hand surgery activation triggers
Suspected complete tendon transection
Loss of active motion against gravity
Loss of motion against resistance
Any flexor tendon laceration suspicion
Volar wound at finger, palm, or wrist with weakness
Pain with attempted flexion
Complex extensor tendon injury
Zone III over PIP joint
Central slip concern
Neurovascular injury suspicion
Sensory loss in nerve distribution
Weak intrinsic muscles
Fight bite concern
Dorsal MCP wound after punch
Contamination
Farm injury
Bite
Salt water exposure
Stabilization targets
Monitoring and documentation
Baseline neurovascular status
Two point discrimination
Light touch by nerve distribution
Capillary refill
Pulse oximetry on digit if concern
Functional baseline
Isolated joint motion testing
Pain limited exam noted
Photo documentation policy compliant
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