| 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 note 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. Subsequently: 1. Wounded area cleaned and debrided. Lidocaine applied. 2. Both wound sutured with a goal of them remaining for seven days. Patient was prescribed: 1. 16 cyclofenal, 100mg, to be taken at most 3 times a day 2. 21 amoxicilin, 500mg, to be taken 3 times a day for 7 days. |
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