Table 2.
Assessment and Treatment Questions
| Medical Assessment | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Did you see a doctor for the injury? | Washing of the wound by a medical professional? |
| If so, was it your primary doctor, urgent care, the ER, or another type of doctor? | Removal of foreign body? |
| What evaluation did the doctor perform? | IV fluids? |
| Physical exam? | Pain Medication: IV, oral, prescription, narcotic? |
| Blood tests? | Hot water immersion? |
| X-rays? | Injected local pain medication such as lidocaine? |
| Tissue sample for biopsy? | Vinegar? |
| Ultrasound? | Stitches? |
| MRI, CT scan, or other advanced imaging? | Antibiotics, if so and if you remember what was the name and how many days did you take them for? |
| Did you miss work as a result of the injury, and if so, for how long? | Admission to the hospital? |
| Repeat doctor visit for a wound evaluation? | Surgery? |
| Any other assessments? | Hyperbaric oxygen treatment? |
| Stitches? | |
| Other topical treatment? | |
| Any other treatment? |
Abbreviations: ER, emergency room; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; CT, computerized tomography; IV, intravenous.