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Ankle Injuries
Clinical scenario
Ankle injuries are common presentations to the Emergency Department, and a number of clinical decisions need to be made in order to manage these patients correctly, and these decisions should be evidence based. Correct management and disposal can also influence outcome in these patients.
Audit question
Are ankle injuires managed appropriately according to best practice guidelines?
Method
Retrospective audit
Sample: 30-50 Emergency Department patient records
Criteria
Inclusions: Patients with ankle injuries aged 16 years or over
Exclusions: Patients presenting with another medical condition.
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1st December 2012
Results
| Date | Patients | Measured | Results | Standard | Regional avg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01st December 2012 | Patients attending ED with ankle injuries | Management of patient according to criteria | Ottawa rules applied and documented | 100 % | - |
| Time of manipulation recorded, if applicable | 100 % | - | |||
| Pain score documented | 100 % | - | |||
| Appropriate analgesia offered if applicable | 100 % | - | |||
| If Ottawa rules negative, no x-ray | 100 % | - |
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