PT Safety W4 Flashcards
Friction
2 surfaces rubbing against each other
Ischemia
Deficiency in blood supply to tissue
Maceration
Breakdown of tissue due to prolonged exposure to moisture
Necrosis
Dead Tissue in wound
Pressure
Compressed force on body area
Pressure Injury
Localized damage to skin + tissue + muscle over bony/medical instrument
Shear
1 layer of tissue slides over another
Ambulation
Walking
Ankylosis
Immobilization of Joints
Atrophy
Dec. in muscle
Body Mechanics
Use of proper body positions to protect from stress of movement or activity
Contracture
Permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and skin when elastic CT is replaced w/non elastic
Embolus
Blood clot that breaks free and travels in blood stream
Flaccidity
Dec in muscle tone due to misued or nuerological impariment
Orthostatic Hypotension
Dec in BP after standing up
Fowlers Low
30 degrees
Folwers Semi
45 degrees
Fowlers High
90 degrees
Dorsal Recumbent
Supine with knees bent
Prone
COD. Flat