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Purpose: To initiate and expedite care from triage for all MEDcare patients based on
presenting symptoms and agreed upon guidelines.
Common presenting symptoms sets include:
Joint pain
Redness
Tenderness
Inability to bear weight or lift
Swelling
Angry appearance
Warmth
Limited range of motion
Procedure:
1. Place patient in procedure room and undress to gown.
2. Obtain UPT in female of child-bearing age.
3. Initiate IV.
4. Draw CBC and BMP.
5. X-ray involved joint.
Orders:
UPT
IV
CBC
BMP
X-ray affected extremity
Additional Considerations:
See Weakness/Fatigue/Malaise Standing Order if accompanied by these symptoms