24-year-old man is transported to the ED in stable condition after an MVA. His left leg was trapped under the car for several hours

    April 21, 2024

24-year-old man is transported to the ED in stable condition after an MVA. His left leg was trapped under the car for several hours before he was freed. Upon examination of his left lower leg there is ecchymosis with swelling, tenderness, severe pain, Paris D Zia and pallor. The x-ray of his left leg is negative. The next step in the management of this patient is to: A. Consult surgery for evaluation of leg B. Elevate leg above level of the heart C. Apply a pressure dressing and ice to lower extremity D. Increased dosage of hydromorphone

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