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Pulse Level Injury Situation Suspect Vascular Nerve Damage

Front What should you do if there is no pulse below the level of the injury?
Back In this situation, suspect possible vascular and nerve damage, and contact medical control immediately for further instructions.

Tags: 29, injuries, orthopaedic

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