title: "Open Fractures"
Open Fractures
Key Facts
Open fractures require urgent IV antibiotics as soon as possible (ideally within 1 hour), plus tetanus status review and early orthopaedic involvement.
Overview
This article covers Gustilo classification, Antibiotic protocol, Surgical principles.
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Gustilo classification
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Antibiotic protocol
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Surgical principles
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Sources
- CC Bible
- eTG
- Local orthopaedic/trauma guidelines
Related Topics
See also: Fracture Assessment & Description, Compartment Syndrome