Patient reported to the nurse that he slipped on a bedsheet next to his bed last night and lost his balance, which led to him falling onto his bed and jamming his hand onto the plastic bed frame while trying to catch himself. Patient reported soreness to his left hand, and the nurse noted an abrasion and purple discoloration to his hand. Client was taken to Urgent Care and diagnosed with contusion of left hand. Radial gutter splint applied to left forearm, wrist and digits. Client was placed on activity limit and will have a follow up appointment in two weeks (possible hairline fracture). Client was diagnosed with contusion and MCP sprain at follow up appointment. No fracture noted.
PRLU or OLTC
Accidental Injury, Notice of Incident