bandages Flashcards
Fiberglass cast material will
provide rigidity
For a radial fracture, which joints must be immobilized?
the carpus and the elbow (one joint below one above)
Tape stirrups are used to
secure bandage material to the patient
Robert Jones bandage is used to
temporarily immobilize a fracture
A Modified Robert Jones is
a simple padded bandage
Which may be used to stabilize craniodorsal coxofemoral luxations?
Ehmer sling
Which is not a non-weight bearing sling?
Spika - its a splint
A Schroeder-Thomas is a type of
traction splint
Which would not temporarily be used to stabilize a fracture?
modified robert jones- not rigid
An animal must either have a splint, a cast, surgery or strict cage rest in order for a fracture to properly heal.
false. reduction is the most important thing
Which is used for a scapulohumeral luxation or fracture?
Velpeau sling
Which bandage/sling uses the most rolled cotton?
robert jones
Spika splint may be used to
immobilize a fracture of the humerus
A “spoon splint” is a type of
metasplint
If a patient has an open fracture of the radius, which of the following may be used to temporarily stabilize?
metasplint or robert jones
What may be used to reduce a symphyseal fracture in a cat?
cerclage wire
