A 22-year-old man is brought to the emergency department following a motorcycle accident.
A 22-year-old man is brought to the emergency department following a motorcycle accident. He complains of severe pain in his right leg, which appears swollen and tense. His pain worsens on passive stretching of his leg muscles. His right foot is pale and his pulses are faint. He has no known allergies and no significant past medical history.
Which is the most appropriate immediate management?
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