Musculoskeletal Ch. 20 Flashcards
1
Q
Pedi bone characteristics compared to adult
A
more pliable, bend prior to fx
2
Q
What prevents the displacement of bones in a pedi fracture?
A
thick periosteum
3
Q
Weakest area of pedi bone
A
growth plate
4
Q
What is a Salter-Harris FX
A
epiphyseal-metaphyseal fx
AKA, “the growth plate”.
Has 5 grades, grade II is most common (StatPearls)
5
Q
Compartment syndrome pressures
A
13.3-16.6 in child
6
Q
How do you elevate a compartment syndrome affected limb?
A
to the level of the heart, not above it or it will decrease blood flow
7
Q
Sprain v Strain
A
sPrain= ligament or joint capsule, sTrain= Tendon or muscle
8
Q
Risk factors for septic arthritis? (4)
A
- umbilical or central line cannulation
- joint surgery
- immunocompromise
- diabetes
