Question

A 77-year-old woman slipped and fell on a throw rug and landed on her left hip. she denies striking her head or losing consciousness. assessment of her left leg reveals that it is shortened and externally rotated. distal pulses, sensory, and motor functions are intact. you should:

Answer 1

The best response to this situation for the betterment of the patient and for her to be safely transferred to the vehicle before she arrives the hospital, it is best that she is carefully placed on a scoop stretcher which could help in transferring her easily in the vehicle. After this, it is best to pad her with the use of pillows directed at the patient's left hip for comfort and to prevent the injury from being painful. Then, the straps in the stretcher must be used in order to secure the patient and prevent her from falling.