Fractures Flashcards
a fracture that breaks the skin
compound/open fracture
a fracture that does not break the skin
simple/closed fracture
a fracture the is across the entire cross section of the bone
complete fracture
a fracture that goes part way across the cross section
incomplete fracture
a fracture that produces several fragments
comminuted fracture
where does a compression fracture typically occur
vertebrae
a sound/sensation of bones rubbing together
crepitus
what is ecchymosis
bruising
what are immediate interventions for a known/suspected fracture
splint in position found
cover open wounds
do not attempt to remove foreign objects
an acute infection from toxins growing at the site of injury that can affect nerve transmission to the spinal cord & brainstem
tetanus
s/s of tetanus
fever
stiffness in neck/jaw
muscle spasm/rigidity
convulsions
the stabilization of a bone for healing
immobilization
restoring the bone to correct anatomical position
reduction
manual manipulation w/ splints, casts, braces, skin traction
closed reduction
internal fixation
external fixation
skeletal traction
w/ surgical hardware
open reduction
