Musckoskeletal

Question 0

Difference between open / closed #

Answer 0

Open: skin broken due to broken bone or penetrating wound down to bone

Closed: No brake in skin

Question 1

5 causes of Fractures?

Answer 1

1. Direct force
2. Indirect force
3. Abnormal muscle contraction
4. Pathological fracture
5. Stress fracture

Question 2

General Management #

Answer 2

> A-E
O2
Stabilise C-Spine
Analgesia
Sterile dressing to open #
Splint as indicated, Elevate # (skill 801)
Splint and ice packs to dislocations, joint damage, and bad displacement of #
Check distal circulation
Transport as necessary, monitor circulation, sensation and motor function to distal of injury
Consider elevation, IVC, Fluid infusion

Question 3

What is a Dislocation? How do you manage it

Answer 3

Joint forced beyond anatomical position, articulate surface not in contact, no brake in bone. Managed as same as a fracture except it is never manipulated