Preoperative Evaluation and Questions: Which extremities are involved? Open? Closed? Where is the IV access? If one or both upper extremities are involved IV access could be an issue. Starting Hct? NPO status? Compartment syndrome? Myoglobinuria/HyperKalemia? Open fractures are “urgent” and should be taken to the OR within 1-4hrs of arrival for wash-out/reduction/fixation of Fx. […]