Relationship of Body Systems. Describe a compound fracture. Coursework

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February 3, 2019
1 Describe a compound fracture. Discuss if it is likely that this is the type of fracture that he sustained.
The Dunbar & Cannada (n.d.) state that a compound fracture which is also known as an open fracture happens when the fragment of the fractured bone penetrates through the skin, exposing the injury. This is unlikely the fracture that the patient sustained because the mechanism of injury of compound fractures is usually a high-velocity force such as in motor vehicular accident or gunshot wound. However, there is a minimal chance of incurring a compound fracture in a low-energy incident such as in playing sports.
2 Defend your position on whether the femur should be immobilized before transporting to the hospital. Be sure to provide details that support your position.
The patient’s femur must be immobilized before transporting to the hospital. This is done to prevent further insult to other important structures such as the nerves, blood, and lymphatic vessels and to provide stability to the injury (Muminagic, 2011).
3 What is the level of risk of d...