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16 Cards in this Set
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two types of amputation
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open & closed
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straight edged cuts have
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highest potential for reimplantation
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#1 concern with amputation
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hemorrhage
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wrap amputated part
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in sterile or clean gauze with ER care
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great toe amputation prb
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learning to ambulate
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Neuroma
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tumor of the nerves
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to prevent flexion contraction
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do not elevate stump
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monitor pre-op
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circulation
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Dx studies with amputation
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ankle-brachial index,doppler & transcutaneous O2 pressures
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reliable indicator of healing
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transcutaneous O2 pressures
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Pt who experience pain in limb pre-op are
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high risk for phantom pain
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c/o burning pain txed with
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opiod-beta blocker,Atenolol
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c/o stabbing pain txed with
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anticonvulsant,Neurontin
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c/o cramoing txed with
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muscle relaxant,Baclofen
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teach these exercises for leg stump
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push stump into the bed,pull legs together
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shape & shrink stump with
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ace wrap using fig.8, check Q 3-4 hrs
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