Rehab w/ Limb Loss (2) Flashcards
acute post surgical phase
from surgery to wound closure
how long is the acute post surgical phase
12-14 days
what could the acute post surgical phase be delayed by
meds (like steroids)
trauma
compromised circulation
infection
goals of acute post surgical
early mobilization
encourages wound healing
pain management
reduce post op complication
optimize ROM and motor control
what is the primary goal of APSP
encourage wound healing
pain management –> goals
facilitate rehab process
critical to prevent opioid complications
what if complications occur
phase is prolonged
complications of APSP
contractures
muscle atrophy
skin breakdown
trauma
contractures –> complications
pre existing
d/t mobility
muscle atrophy –> complications
deconditioning
skin breakdown –> complications
comorbidities like diabetes
pain control –> APSP
RL pain
phantom limb pain
RL pain –> pain control
pain medication during PT
non opioid
phantom limb pain –> pain control
education/medication etc.
APSP includes
assessment
systems review
girth and length measurements
assessment
general
subjective
observation
cognitive/mental status
systems review
general –> assessment
medical history
subjective –> assessment
pt’s goals
psychological well being
pain level
psychological well being –> subjective
how is the pt dealing w/ the amputation
pain level –> subjective
0-10
pain control critical to facilitate rehab and non-opioid use recommended
observation –> assessment
position of RL
position in bed
fit of immobilizer/rigid dressing or ace bandage
overall skin assessment
cognitive/mental status –> assessment
alertness, orientation, etc
mini mental state
systems review –> assessment
CP
vascular
NM
MSK
integ
CP –> systems review
vital signs
vascular –> systems review
pulses
capillary refill
temp
NM –> systems review
light touch
proprioception
*semmes weinstein