important stuff Flashcards
positioning for tone
low tone: supine with small pillow under head
high tone: sidelying, pillow under top UE (shoulder in neutral)
PBIS (positive behavioral intervention & support)
Tier 1: all kids
Tier 2: at risk kids (social skills group training)
Tier 3: not responding to bottom tiers (family/individual counseling)
if a child has poor handwriting due to developmental coordination disorder, compensatory strategies include
keyboarding
what type of contracture occurs in C5?
supination contracture- place FA in pronation, elbow in extension
what can prevent orthostatic hypotension?
progressive daily head up tilts, compression garments (abdominal binder, pressure stockings)
how does blood pressure change in orthostatic hypotension?
systolic (top) decreases by 20 mmHg
diastolic (bottom) decreases by 10 mmHg
essential AE for C5 & C6
C5: mobile arm support, universal cuff, padded shower bench
C6: tenodesis splint, transfer board, built up handles
hypertrophic scar
thick, rigid, confined to burn area, appear 6-8 weeks after wound closes, most deep 2nd & 3rd degree burns
keloid scar
thick raised, extends beyond burn area, appear 3 months after burn happens
what could be added to splints for scar management?
silicone inserts
when is intrinsic plus used?
dorsal/circumferential hand burns
when does scar management occur following grafting?
6-12 weeks after wound closure
aftercare of burns
- sensitivity to hot & cold temps (graft & donor site)
- unscented lotion/mineral oil many times per day after healing
- avoid prolonged sun exposure
- protein rich diet
built up handles are used for
poor grip
weighted handles are used for
tremor
rubber/coated spoon is used for
tonic bite reflex
universal cuff is used for
C5 SCI, after burns if the UE is immobilized/splinted
what interferes with ADLs in early stage of burns?
edema & bulky dressings—use AE short term (long handled spoon, built up handle knife)
THR precautions
anterior: no hip extension, no ER, no adduction
posterior: no hip flexion past 90 degrees, no IR, no adduction
TKR precautions
no pivoting/twisting, no squatting, no kneeling on affected knee, knee may be immobilized postop, knee must be flat/straight in bed
bed positioning for THR
SUPINE is BEST with pillow between legs (abduction wedge), toes pointed towards ceiling, don’t bend affected leg
- can do sidelying but need 2 pillows between legs, don’t let affected leg cross mudline, never turn toes down or throw leg in front of you
lower back surgery precautions
BLT: no bending, lifting, twisting
- bend at hips/knee, turn entire body when carrying things, log roll in bed
bed position for TKR
supine with knee straight, no pillow (can use ice if knee hurts)
neck precations
BLT & pushing/pulling items, no lifting 5-10lbs, no overhead lifting/arms overhead, no bending neck down to look at phone/book
- elevate head of bed 30 deg MAX, no pillow