Date 2023/01/09
Attending physician James Spencer (500153)
Severity Mild
Details Hardrock - Operation Sweeping Leg

Patient suffered a through-and-through gunshot wound to the right shoulder. Internal damage at a minimum and major arteries avoided.

Treatment Haemorrhagic control obtained using an XStat injector, packing gauze, and a bandage. TXA not required. Blood transfusion not required. Ketamine auto-injector applied to the thigh due to amount of pain.


Patient was seen aboard the ship. Wound examined:

1. Entry point in anterior deltoid approx 1cm x 1cm, exit wound through posterior deltoid.

2. Minor damage to the deltoid and posterior deltoid, no bone damage. Near-full functionality.

3. Internal cavity examined for damage.


Following this, the following treatment was given:

1. Wounded area cleaned and debrided. Lidocaine applied.

2. Entrance and exit wounds sutured. Sutures to remain for seven days.


Patient was prescribed:

1. 16 cyclofenal, 100mg, to be taken at most 3 times a day

2. 21 co-amoxiclav, 500mg, to be taken 3 times a day for 7 days.



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