AcuteCareAmbulatoryAids Flashcards
Which fluid is contained by joint capsule, feels like a water balloon, and moves when palpated then returns?
joint effusion
Which fluid is in the interstitial space, and when you press on tissue with finger a dent remains
edema
What does PRICES stand for?
Protect, Rest, Ice Compress, Elevate, Support
Wraps should be done which direction?
distal to proximal
In addition to PRICES, what other modalities could you add to the acute treatment?
Pulsed US, Laser, TENS (sensory level- IF, Premod, HiVolt)
What is the treatment time for intermittent compression?
10-30 minutes, up to 3 or 4 hours
Intermittent compression can be combined with?
cooling
Athletic tape stretches in _____ minutes.
20-30
Bracing may _______ muscle action.
inhibit
When structural and functional integrity of the joint is not severely compromised, ________ is better for ambulatory aids.
weight-bearing
For fitting crutches, the crutch tip should be?
6 inches from outer margin of shoe, 2 inches in front of shoe
For fitting crutches, the arm brace should be?
1-2 inches below anterior axillary fold
For fitting crutches, the hand brace should be?
elbow flexed to 30 degrees
What are the risks of improper use or fit of crutches
abnormal stresses, l(umbar/pelvic subluxation, low back strain, hip strain) crutch palsy (pressure on axillary nerve and vessels, temporary or permanent numbness)
For a tripod gait, the crutch tips move ______ inches ahead of feet.
15-Dec
Which tripod gait is faster?
Swing-through
Which tripod gait requires more coordination?
Swing-through
Which tripod gait is easier?
Swing-to
Tripod gait, partial weight bearing is aka?
four-point
In a four-point gait, the _________ leg and crutches move forward together.
affected
What is the preferred gait for going up and down stairs with crutches?
handrail
Going up stairs on crutches with a handrail stair gait, the _________ leg steps first, followed by _________.
unaffected leg, follow with crutches and involved leg
Going down stairs on crutches with a handrail stair gait, what is the order?
crutches first, then affected leg, then unaffected leg
What is the order for tripod stair gait when going up stairs with crutches?
step up with unaffected leg, crutches and affected leg follow
What is the order for tripod stair gait when going down stairs with crutches?
crutches and affected leg step down first, unaffected leg follows
Where does a properly sized cane line up?
superior aspect of greater trochanter
Cane is used on ________ side of involvement
opposite
Cane moves ______ the involved side
with
