Case and Symptoms

CLINICAL CASE STUDY

Each student will complete a case study on a patient observed/assessed during either the ED or Rescue clinical rotation. The case study will consist of 2 – 3 pages, single-spaced. Students shall include a minimum of two cited references (not including AAOS text); references can either be printed material or web sites.

Topics:
• Trauma

o Fractureso GSW
o MVC
o Falls

Format:

• Literature reviewo Anatomy & Physiologyo Onset
  o Signs & Symptoms
  o Progressiono Outcome
• Case History
  o General Impressiono SAMPLE
  o Hx PI (OPQRST)
  o Vital Signs
  o Physical Assessment