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5 Cards in this Set
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Definition |
Break in the continuity of the bone |
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Type |
Closed or simple: no break in the skin Open/compound/complex: break in the skin Risk for osteomyelitis Mgt: antibiotics Greenstick or incomplete : 1 side is broken 1 side is bent Common on children Commuinuted: splintered into pieces or fragments Pathologic: rt a disease condition |
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S/S |
Sharp pain: >with movement Loss of function Deformity Crepitus Ecchymosis Swelling Shortening: 1 to 2 in Muscle spasm = contraction |
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Mgt |
Immobilized: to prevent further trauma Splint Assess neurovascular status: distal part of the fracture NSAIDs: <pain and inflammation Ibuprofen Muscle relaxant: <muscle spasm Methocarbamol Reduction: bone realignment Open (surgical) Closed (manual) Fixation: bone immobilization Internal External Cast Traction Amputation |
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Neurovascular Assessment |
Nerves Pain: pain scale Paresthesia: sensation Paralysis: motion
Blood vessels Pallor: color Polar or poikilothermia: temp. Pulselessness: pulse rate
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