A CASE OF COMPOUND FRACTURE:

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A 40 years old male patient presented with a road accident - bus vs lorry collision that took place on a highway . 


HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESSES:


Patient is a 40 year old male .he was a driver by occupation.

Right -compound grade -I distal femur + patella communited fracture + 

Left -Ankle bimalleolar fracture grade -3b compound


PAST HISTORY:


• The patient underwent no surgeries in the past. 


• There is no history of Tuberculosis, Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Epilepsy, Asthma.


• The patient was never a victim of any kinds of accidents.


DRUG HISTORY:


• Patient was on anti-diabetic drugs prior to coming to the hospital.


PERSONAL HISTORY:


• Patient is of mixed diet. 


• He was well-nourished.


• His appetite is good


• Her bladder function is good.


•No insomnia


• No smoking .


•Chews Tobacco daily (3-4 times)


• Patient is an occasional drinker. (1 or 2 times a month.)


GENERAL  EXAMINATION:


• The patient is concious, coherent and cooperative.


• On examination, patient appears to be a little fatigued. 


• Patient appears to be responsive and attentive on command.


• His attitude is good


•No polyphagia ,No polydypsia ,No nocturia


• No nausea and No vomiting


• Patient appears to be mildly dehydrated.


• Vitals (on examining)


  - Afebrile


  - Temperature- 98.3°F


 -  Pulse Rate- 84bpm


 - SpO2 :98%@RA


  - RR : 18


  - RS : BAE+


   - S1 and S2 are heard. 


   - Breathing sounds are normal.


   - Blood Pressure is 110/80mmof Hg


LOCAL EXAMINATION :


 • Pain at the site injured.


SYSTEMIC EXAMINATION: 


PROVISIONAL DIAGNOSIS:


•This is a case of 40year old male patient with compound Grade 36 Malleolar # + (RF)

Distal femur+ patella comminuted #

© K/c/o DM II ( Not on medication) referred in v/o High sugars (GRBS - 450mg/dl).



INVESTIGATIONS:


 • HIV : non reactive

 • HBSAG : Negative

 • HCV : Negative


1) ECG 



2) ULTRASOUND REPORT (No ultrasound picture was found in pt files.) 


3) patient was diabetic positive for ketones in urine




ALLERGY HISTORY:


• Patient is not allergic to any known drug or food.


• There is no known allergy to dust or pollen in the patient.

TREATMENT:


SURGERY :


 • planning ORIF + plating femur and cc screw fixation for left ankle.


MEDICATION:


• 1) STRICT DIABETIC DIET


2)  INJ MONOCEF 1g IV/BD


3) INJ METROGYL 100ml IV/TID


4) INJ NEOMOL  100ml IV/TID


5) INJ PANTOP 40mg/OD


6) INJ HAI S/C according to sliding seal /TID


7) Tab-LIMCEE 500mg PO/BD


 8) Tab-CHYMORAL FORTE PO/TID


 9)Tab-SHELCAL CT PO/OD


 10)GRBS MONITORING


 11)IVF 20NS@ 100ml/hr


 12) Fluid intake and urine output monitoring for every 4 hourly period


 13) IVF NS @urine output + 30ml/hr 










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