Respiratory Nursing Level 1

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ANKYLOSIS

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IMMOBILITY OF A JOINT

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JOINT

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A joint is the junction between two or more bones.

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Arthrocentesis

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is ASPIRATION of SYNOVIAL FLUID.The client receives local anasthesia just before this procedure. The physician inserrts a long needle into the joint and removes fluid.

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Arthrogram

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An arthrogram is a radiographic examination of a joint, usually the knee or shoulder. The physician injects a local anesthetic and then inserts a needle into the jouint space.Flouroscopy may ve used to verify correct placement of the needle. Synovial fluid in the joint is aspirated and sent to the lab for analysis. Acontrast medium is then injected, and X-rays are taken. After arthrography, the client is informed that theyb may hear crackling or licking for up to 2 days. Noises beyound this time are abnormal and should be reported to the physician.

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Arthroscopy

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~ is internal inspection of a joint usiong an instrument called an ARTHROSCOPE. It's most COMMON USE is to VISUALIZE THE KNEE JOINT, a common site of injury. After administering a local or a general anethetic, the physician inserts a LARGE-BORE NEEDLE into the