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B transfer the patient directly to the operating room at your hospital.
The treatment priority with testicular torsion is expedient operative detorsion. A 2024 APSA TEC Talk pointed out that delays in definitive care are mostly due to pre-hospital delays due to deficits in patient and primary caregiver education and knowledge. Direct transfer from a referring facility to the operating room provides an opportunity for expeditious intervention, but the logistics of this practice may be difficult.
Manual detorsion attempts are unlikely to be successful and may delay definitive treatment. The ultrasound findings are diagnostic and do not require confirmation. While transfer to your emergency department may be necessary, it is not the optimal plan as it may result in added delay.
B transfer the patient directly to the operating room at your hospital.
The treatment priority with testicular torsion is expedient operative detorsion. A 2024 APSA TEC Talk pointed out that delays in definitive care are mostly due to pre-hospital delays due to deficits in patient and primary caregiver education and knowledge. Direct transfer from a referring facility to the operating room provides an opportunity for expeditious intervention, but the logistics of this practice may be difficult.
Manual detorsion attempts are unlikely to be successful and may delay definitive treatment. The ultrasound findings are diagnostic and do not require confirmation. While transfer to your emergency department may be necessary, it is not the optimal plan as it may result in added delay.
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