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SOPN muscolo-skele

SOPN muscoloskele

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proper nutrition for impaired skin integhrity would include increased protein, Calcium, and Vitamin C
***lateral curvature of the thorasic spine scoliosis
***forward bending of the thorasic spine with a convex curve (hump) kyphosis
***concave curve of the lumbar spine Lordosis
what would promote circulation, provide some pain relief, relaxes muscle spasms, and increases the flexibility of tissue Heat treatments
Use caution with whom when using HEAT / COLD treatments patients with diabetes, PVD, and decreased sensation
***Constriction of circulation, pressure sores, tissue necrosis are what ? Complications of Cast
Why should you check for bleeding, and if some noted why would you circle and measure the drainage showing on a CAST? possible gangrene concerns
What could apply pressure to the MESENTERIC ARTERY, causing anorexia,N/V, abdominal distension, and can cause eventual obstruction of the duodenum???? ALSO INCREASED PAIN OR NUMBNESS *** BODY CAST
Treatment for what would be a NGT with readjustment, or use of a belly hole??? *** BODY CAST SYNDROME
serious complication resulting from external/internal build-up of pressure from cast. Can result in partial paralysis or permenant muscle damage! ***Compartment syndrome
closed spaces made up of muscles, bones, nerves, and blood vessels wrapped in fibrous membrane. Compartments
Pulling force applied to a body part while counter traction (usually a bodys own weight) pulls in the opposite direction. Purpse is to reduce a Fx and maintain alignment while bone heals or decrease spasms traction therapy
When Doctor applies a steady pull to reduce (align) a fracture or dislocation manual skin traction
when doctor applies adheasives to the skin then weights are applied by ropes or pulleys. Examples are Bucks or Russell's traction skin traction
form of traction used for TEMPORARY TREATMENT of Fx in adults UNTIL surgery is feasible and traction is limited to 5-8 Lbs. *** SKIN TRACTION
Form of traction used to align injured bones and joint contractures and congenital hip dysplasia. Provides LONGTERM pull that keeps injured bones and joints aligned using screws, pins, or tongs inserted into bone in the OR after which weight is applied. *** SKELETAL TRACTION
Metal tongs are drilled into the skull bones with weight attached and or Halo drilled into the skull then attached to a body jacket....amt of weight ordered by MD *** Cervical Spine Traction
Devices surgically placed directly attached to the bone then reduce and align the break. Surgically close to allow for early ambulation. Complications are infection around the bone (antibiotics usually ordered), tissue rejects the device or devise breaks *** Internal Fixation devices
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