5 P’s of musculoskeletal injury
pain PQRST
parasthesia Assess for loss of sensation with tip of safety pin.
Abnormal sensation or loss indicates neurovascular involvement
paralysis Assess whether the patient can move the affected area.
pallor paleness, discolouration and coolness of the injury
may indicate neurovascular compromise
pulse check all pulses distal to the injury site.
A decreased pulse means reduced blood supply to the area.
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