Fracture Management Flashcards by Siparah Basangan | Brainscape

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PRICE

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Protect
Rest
Immobilized
Compress
Elevate

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Main priority in fracture management

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Restriction

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Restriction is done to prevent-

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Fat embolism sydrome

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Hallmark sign of fat embolism syndrome

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Petechial rashes in the chest and neck

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Symptoms of fat embolism syndrome

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⭐️ PETECHIAL RASHES IN THE CHEST AND NECK

shortness of breath
confusion
increased temperature
chest pain

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Hypovolemia triad sign

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Tachycardia
Tachypnea
Hypotension

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How long to apply compression?

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20-30 mins (remove after 30 mins)

interval (10-15 mins)

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Compression (Ice cold)

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1st 24-48hrs

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Compression (warm hot)

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More than 48hrs

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Purpose of cold compress

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Promote vasodilation
Decrease pain and dislocation

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Purpose of warm hot compress

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Vasolidate blood vessels
Decrease edema and pain

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