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6 Cards in this Set
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Definition |
For immobilization |
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Types |
Plaster: traditional (plaster of Paris) Non plaster: synthetic (fiberglass) |
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Plaster |
Durability: durable Drying time: 24 to 72° Strength: weaker Wt: heavier H2O resistance: (-)
Percussion Wet: dull Dry: resonance
Apperance Wet: gray or dull Dry: white or shiny
Texture Wet: damp Dry: hard or firm
Odor Wet: musty Dry: odorless
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Non Plaster |
Durability: more durable Drying time: 10 to 15 min Strength: stronger Wt: lighter H2O resistance: (+) |
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Mgt |
Use palms: prevent indentation = compartment syndrome Elevate: <inflammation Expose or air dry Don't cover: >heat = burns Petal: cover rough edges using tapes Don't insert anything inside the cast Monitor for signs of infection: foul smelling odor Hot spots Fever Assess neurovascular status |
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Compartment Syndrome |
External: too tight application of cast Verify Windowing: making an opening in the cast to inspect the skin Bivalving: cutting the cast into 2 = <pressure Give pain meds: (+) unrelieve = report ASAP (-) relieve = fracture pain Internal: inability of the fascia to expand Mgt: Fasciotomy: making an incision in the fascia to relieve pressure |
