Misc Section Flashcards
Allodynia
Pain with a stimulus that usually doesn’t produce pain
Hypesthesia
Diminished sensation of pain
Pallanesthesia
Loss of vibration sensation
One MET is equivalent to
3.5 mL of oxygen per kg of body weight per minute
Lisfranc amputation
Disarticulation of metatarsal joint
Chopart’s amputation
Disarticulation of midtarsal joint, removal of tarsal
Ludington’s test
Test for ruptured long head of biceps
Tripod sign
hamstring tightness
Hoover test
Tests for malingering
Pressure sensitive areas transtibial
anterior tib, anterior tib crest, fibular head/neck, fibular nerve
Pressure tolerant areas transtibial
patellar tendon, medial tibial plateau, tibial and fibular shaft, distal end
Pressure sensitive areas of transfemoral
distolateral end of femur, pubic symphysis, perineal area
Pressure tolerant areas of transfemoral
Ischial tuberosities, glutes, lateral side of residual limb, distal end
Allograft
Skin taken from another human (cadaver)
Autograft
Skin taken from pt own body
Heterograft (xenograft)
Skin taken from another species
Cold bath temperature
55-64
Hot pack temperature
158-167
Fluidotherapy temperature
110-118
Paraffin temperature
113-122
Suberythemal
Absence of erythema 24 hrs after UV exposure
Minimal erythemal
Erythema appears in 1-8 hours, fades within 24
First degree
Erythema lasts 1-3 days. 2.5 times the minimal erythemal dose, less than 20% total body surface
Second degree
Intense erythema, edema, peeling, pigmentation, and itching. Five times minimal erythema dose
Third degree
Erythema with severe blistering, peeling, and exudation. 10 times minimal erythema dose
Long stretch compression
60-70
Semirigid compression
35-40
Scar control compression garment
20-30
Edema control compression garment
30-40
Intermittent compression UE
30-60
Intermittent compression LE
40-80
Drugs for analgesia
Lidocaine, xylocaine (positive), salicyclate (negative)
Drugs for calcium deposits
Acetate (negative)
Drugs for dermal ulcers
Zinc (positive)
Drugs for edema reduction
Hyaluronidase (positive)
Drugs for fungal infection
Copper (positive)
Drugs for muscle spasm
Calcium, magnesium (positive)
Drugs for inflammation
dexamethasone (negative), hydrocortisone (positive)
Urge incontinence
Uninhibited contractions of destrusor muscles, leaking urine with insufficient warning
Stress incontinence
Loss of support of urethra from damage to pelvic support. Leak urine with activities that increase intra-uterine pressure
Overflow incontinence
Bladder is always full so it constantly leaks urine
Functional incontinence
Recognize need to go to bathroom, but can’t make it in time