Fractures Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of fractures
A
- external trauma
- stress injury
- pathologic (rare)
2
Q
Aims of fx tx
A
- immobilize
- relieve pain
- prevent further damaage
- safe transport
3
Q
Assessment if limb stable
Assessment if not
A
- PE, xray
- +/- xray, banadage and splint
4
Q
Initial exam includes
A
- distance exam of gait and leg
- vitals
- +/- sedation
- close exam of leg with palpation and manipulation
5
Q
What sedatives can/cannot be used
A
- good: a2 agonist, opiods, NSAID
- avoid : ace
6
Q
Initial tx can include…
A
- NSAID (avoid corticosteroids if possible)
- cold therapy and compression bandages
- fluids if in shock
- abx
- tetanus vx status
7
Q
What should be included in cast?
Don’t end splint in…..
A
- joint above and below (usually goes from ground to joint above)
- middle of bone or where fracture is
8
Q
bandage layers include…
A
- thick cotton padding
- conforming gauze over it
- +/- slink
9
Q
bandage layers include…
A
- thick cotton padding
- conforming gauze over it
- +/- splint (e.g. PVC pipe, cast, Kimzey)
10
Q
What type of bandage for front
- P1-P3
- metacarpus
- radius and ulna
- humerus
A
- Dorsal splint
- Robert-Jones bandage with caudal and lateral splint, locking carpus in extension
- Robert-jones bandage with extended lateral splint
- none
11
Q
What type of bandage for hind…
- P1-P3
- metatarsus
- tibia
- femur
A
- plantar splint
- Robert-Jone bandage with plantar and lateral splint
- Robert-Jones bandage with extended lateral splint
- none
12
Q
What way to face horse in transport if injury in…
- front leg
- hind leg
A
- overall on a slanted angle
- face backwards
- normal direction
13
Q
If horse is recumbent, what needed in transport?
A
- sedation
- head protection
- padding in trailer
14
Q
Post-op care
A
- abx
- NSAID
- recheck rads
