BROKEN WRIST (WRIST FRACTURE)

Updated 1/25

Scenario: Sara's picnic has been ruined. She and
injured her wrist. She is taken to the Emergency 
Room for evaluation and treatment.

A broken wrist occurs frequently. Swelling,
pain, discoloration and distortion at site, are
signs of a broken wrist. Muscles and bones

Surgical intervention may not be necessary.
A plaster cast is usually done. Local anesthesia,
sedation and analgesia may be ordered by the
doctor for the procedure.

  Organizational skills in the clinical setting is of paramount importance.