Emergency · Explanation & counselling

Shoulder sedation consent

Medium

10 min station · 2 min reading · Recommended for Curtin Year 5 students

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2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min

Instructions

You are an intern in the emergency department. Viliami Fifita, 22, was tackled at rugby an hour ago and hurt his right shoulder. His X-ray shows an anterior dislocation with no fracture. The ED consultant plans to reduce it under procedural sedation.

  1. Perform a focused examination

  2. Explain the reduction under sedation and the management plan to Mr Fifita and obtain his consent

  • You do not need to take a history
  • Please verbalise your examination; findings will be provided on request
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