Orthopaedic

Question 1

What is an orthopaedic surgery?

Answer 1

skeletal/ structral disorders

Question 2

What are the conditions in need of surgery?

Answer 2

limb/ digit fractures
amputation
crucitate ligament rupture

Question 3

What are the nursing considerations?

Answer 3

Analgesia- CRIs, methadone
Blood products- calcs, ready for arterial burst
radiography -before/ after
antibiotics
anaesthesia- muscle loss tone, secure limbs- prevents tissue damage- weighing after
hypothermic

Question 4

What is a TPLO?

Answer 4

treats cranial cruciate ligament ruptures in stifle

Question 5

TPLO surgical procedure?

Answer 5

changing angle of shin bone, cutting, rotating- stabilising with plates and screws

Question 6

Limb Amputation-

Answer 6

remove damaged/ diseased leg- high level close to body- prevents movement interference

Question 7

Walking Considerations-

Answer 7

towel aiding, limited excersise, avoid slippery floors

Question 8

Fluid Requirements-

Answer 8

0.9% saline, mild-hydration, restores imbalance of electrolytes, improves circulation and oxygen carrying towards tissues- perfusion. Reduces risk of organ failure