This document provides a standardized clinical workflow for the management of open fractures, issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). It outlines essential steps including initial emergency treatment, clinical examination, antibiotic administration, and surgical wound decontamination. The guidelines incorporate the Gustilo-Anderson classification to assist in determining appropriate treatment paths and referral protocols. It emphasizes the importance of early intervention to preserve life and limb while preventing infection. The workflow is intended as an advisory guide for healthcare professionals across various levels of the Indian healthcare system.

This document provides a standardized clinical workflow for the management of open fractures, issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). It outlines essential steps including initial emergency treatment, clinical examination, antibiotic administration, and surgical wound decontamination. The guidelines incorporate the Gustilo-Anderson classification to assist in determining appropriate treatment paths and referral protocols. It emphasizes the importance of early intervention to preserve life and limb while preventing infection. The workflow is intended as an advisory guide for healthcare professionals across various levels of the Indian healthcare system.