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17 Cards in this Set
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Interpret client history and case study |
What is the patient doing in hospital? what is their diagnosis/history? |
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Identify the appropriate client history and indication |
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Perform hand hygiene |
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Demonstrate evidence of therapeutic interaction with the client |
Give the client a clear explanation of the procedure. What will you be doing? what does it mean? what does it involve? |
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Gain consent or handle refusal |
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Perform hand hygiene |
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Gather equipment |
Neurovascular assessment chart Pen |
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Perform hand hygiene |
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Demonstrate problem solving abilities |
WHS awareness: raise bed to appropriate height. Close curtains to provide privacy, etc. |
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Pain assessment |
P: what provokes the pain? T: when did it start? |
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Assess the limb DISTAL to the injury/surgery |
Compare with unaffected limb for: colour temperature sensation motor function cap refill time swelling peripheral pulse |
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Perform hand hygiene |
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Document accurately and reports relevant information |
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What may cause a decreased pulse in affected limb? |
Compartment syndrome involves the blood vessels throughout the limb becoming constricted; this would result in a decreased pulse. |
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What are the signs of compartment syndrome? |
The 5 P's of Compartment Syndrome are: Pain, Pallor, Paralysis, Parathesia, and Poikilothermia (change in temperature). Pulselessness is a late, ominous sign. |
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Is acute compartment syndrome an emergency? |
Yes! Early detection is key to avoiding poor circulation, tissue death/necrosis, or permanent neural damage. |
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What is the emergency treatment/s for compartment syndrome? |
MET call Removal of POP or back slab Emergency fasciotomy surgery (in theater or room) |
