“Red flag” conditions requiring immediate hospital treatment
| Trauma | Non-trauma |
|---|---|
| Obvious fracture/dislocation | Referred pain from chest or abdomen |
| Open fracture | Ischaemia/vascular problems/suspected DVT |
| Severe pain not relieved by simple analgesia | Septic arthritis/invasive soft tissue infections |
| Suspected compartment syndrome | “Kids” problems such as slipped epiphysis |
| Neurovascular compromise | Neurological deficit, for example, cauda equina syndrome |