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Define fracture and the terms open, closed, angulation and comminuted as they refer to fractures.
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A fracture is a break in the outer cortex or cartilage:
Open: The skin is broken Closed: The skin is not broken Angulation: Original angle of the bone is disrupted Comminuted: Bone is fractured in multiple areas |
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List 3 complications of procedural sedation
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1) hypotension
2) airway compromised 3) respiratory depression |
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Describe 5 signs and/or symptoms found in patients with compartment syndrome.
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1) Pain
2) Paralysis 3) Pallor (reduced Amt of hemoglobin resulting in pale color) 4) Paresthesias (burning, tingling, skin sensation) 5) Pulselessness |
