Swelling pathway

Patient with swelling

Many patients present with swelling and pain. Therefore, this pathway links to the pain pathway and includes the steps to determine whether a patient with pain might require emergency medical care.

Flowchart endpoints

The numbers shown in the circles at the top right hand corner of the endpoint boxes in this flowchart indicate the conditions that share the presenting symptoms that lead to this endpoint. Information on these conditions can be accessed by following the relevant link:

Endpoint 5 - swelling