Fractures (2) Flashcards
1
Q
What is reduction with fractures?
A
-Surgical procedure to achieve restoration —Simply “bringing back to normal”
2
Q
What is a compound fracture?
A
-An open fracture
3
Q
What is the treatment of a compound fracture?
A
- Apply pressure
- Stop the bleeding
- Immobilise
- Ice to reduce swelling and pain
- Treat shock
4
Q
What is osteomyelitis?
A
-Inflammation of the bone
5
Q
Where is osteomyelitis most common?
A
-Arms, legs and spine
6
Q
What is the cause of osteomyelitis?
A
-Infection in the bloodstream/ nearby tissue which reaches the bone
7
Q
What is the treatment of osteomyelitis?
A
- Surgery to remove dead bone
- Antibiotics (Usually IV) for 6 weeks
8
Q
What are the symptoms of osteomyelitis?
A
- Fever
- Chills
- Malaise
- Night sweats
- Pain
9
Q
What is neutropenia?
A
-Abnormally low WBC’s
10
Q
What causes neutropenia?
A
-Disease to bone marrow and infection and medication
