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3 Cards in this Set
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Definition |
Surgical removal of a body part or a limb Joint amputation: disarticulation |
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Mgt |
Phantom limb pain: Real pain rt to nerve damage Mgt: RTC pain meds Phantom limb sensation: Psychological Feeling that the missing limb is still present Prevent bleeding: Direct pressure Ice Elevate stump for 24°only Tourniquet Assistive device for walking |
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Complications |
Flexion contractures: permanent deformity rt stump elevation >24° Inability to extend joints Mgt: ROM Prone after 24° for several times a day Extend joints |
