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Special Equipment & Patient Care Environment Flashcards

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o Most common bed used in hospitals
o Can be adjusted using electrical controls

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Standard Adjustable

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Controls may be located at the head or foot of the
bed, on the side rail, or attached to a special cord
o Can be raised or lowered, can be folded

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Standard Adjustable

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Cost-efficient
o Gives basic needs

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Standard Adjustable

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This bed has three divisions to accommodate the ____– upper portion of the bed s elevated 55 to 60 deg, facilitates chest expansion

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Has three divisions to accommodate the Fowler’s
position – upper portion of the bed s elevated 55
to 60 deg, facilitates chest expansion

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o Aka Poster wedge
o To immobilize patients with spinal injuries

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Turning / Stryker Wedge Frame

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For skeletal stability
o Facilitates horizontal turning

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Turning / Stryker Wedge Frame

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To facilitate the Trendelenburg position

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Turning / Stryker Wedge Frame

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Pro and Con of the Turning bed

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Pro: Easier access to areas to be treated
Cons: Patient may develop contractures, Has weight and height limit

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Aka Keane Roto-Rest
o For patients that has multiple fractures to be immobilized

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Post-trauma Mobility Bed

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Prevents pressure ulcers
o A form of restraint
o Has side to side motion

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Post-trauma Mobility Bed

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Con of Post-trauma Mobility bed

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Cons: Patient may experience motion sickness

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Has segmented and separated air bladders
o Amount of air pressure in each bladder can be controlled individually depending on the patient’s size, weight, and shape

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Low Air Loss Therapy Bed

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Mechanical ventilators / Respirators
❖ Ensures adequate air movement in and out of the lungs

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Ventilators

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Long term support – has a predetermined gas that will be delivered during INSPIRATION
o For patients that has COPD, post thoracic surgeries, CNS disorder, and some musculoskeletal disorders that affect respiration

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Volume-Cycled Ventilators

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short-term ventilation – intermittent positive- pressure breathing

o For selected patients with: neuromuscular or musculoskeletal distress

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Presure-Cycled Ventilators

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Atmosphere/Environmental pressure is higher than the thoracic pressure to allow air to enter
o Primarily for persons with poliomyelitis

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Negative Pressure Device

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Mode of Ventilation:
Trigger from pt, assist in the deliver of gasses

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Assist mode

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Mode of Ventilation:
synchronized with pt.’s breathing

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Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation mode

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Mode of Ventilation:
pressure positive, better absorption of gas

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Positive end- expiratory pressure (PEEP) mode

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Mode of Ventilation:
Time based

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Control

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Mode of Ventilation:
high pressure

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Continuous Positive airway pressure mode

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Mode of Ventilation:
During inhalation and time based

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Assisted Control

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Mode of Ventilation:
minimum number of breathes

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Intermittent mandatory ventilation mode

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Shows the Blood Pressure, Respiratory Rate, Temperature, Blood gases, Cardiac pattern

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Vital Signs Monitor

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Measures oxygen saturation (SaO2)
o Attachment: patient’s finger or ear

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Oximeter

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Define:
Ventricular catheter:
➢ Subarachnoid screw:
➢ Epidural sensor:

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Ventricular catheter: most accurate and allows
withdrawal of CSF.
➢ Subarachnoid screw: accurate but does not allow
withdrawal of CSF.
➢ Epidural sensor: poor reliability = rarely used

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(Swan-Ganz Catheter) internal jugular or the femoral vein
o Right atrial pressure, PAP, and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure

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Pulmonary Artery Catheter

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Pressure exerted against the skull by brain tissue, blood, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

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Intracranial Pressure Monitor

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Types of
Intracranial Pressure Monitor (3)

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Ventricular catheter: most accurate and allows withdrawal of CSF.
Subarachnoid screw: accurate but does not allowwithdrawal of CSF.
Epidural sensor: poor reliability = rarely used

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A plastic tube inserted through a nostril that
terminates in the patient’s stomach.

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Nasogastric (NG) tube

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Pressure in the right atrium or the superior vena cava
o Inserted into an artery (radial, dorsal pedal, axillary, brachial, femoral)

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Central Venous Pressure Catheter

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Blood pressure or to obtain blood samples without repeated needle punctures

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Arterial Line (A line)

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Cephalic or internal jugular vein and passes through the superior vena cava to near the tip of the right atrium

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Indwelling Right Atrial Catheter (Hickman)

28
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Most common being to prevent clots after surgery
- Heparin
- Coumadin
- Plavix
Lovenox
- Arixtra
Aspirin

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Anticoagulation

29
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IV feeding techniques used to permit infusion of large amounts of nutrients

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Intravenous Feeding, Total Parenteral Nutrition, And

Hyperalimentation Devices

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Functions:
➢ Removing fluid or gas from the stomach and GIT
➢ Evaluating digestive function and activity in the
GI tract.
➢ Administering medications directly into the GIT
➢ Providing a means to feed the patient.
➢ Allowing treatment in the upper portion of the GIT
➢ Obtaining gastric specimens.

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Nasogastric (NG) tube

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A medical device used to remove urine from the bladder when a patient has lost voluntary control of urination.

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Urinary Catheter

30
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A __ is a plastic tube that is
inserted directly into the stomach through an
incision in the patient’s abdomen.

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Gastric Tube

31
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Used for infusion of nutrients, fluids, electrolytes or deliver medications intravenously

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Intravenous Infusion Lines

31
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Function:
➢ Many of the purposes described for the NG tube also apply to the G tube.

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Gastric Tube

31
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How to Operate a Gastric Tube:
➢ Insert the tube through an incision directing it toward the stomach.

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Gastric Tube

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Components:
➢ infusion pump which will administer fluid and nutrients
➢ audible alarm

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Intravenous Feeding, Total Parenteral Nutrition, And Hyperalimentation Devices

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Function:
➢ Means to deliver nutrients intravenously to patients who are unable to, should not, or refuse to eat

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Intravenous Feeding, Total Parenteral Nutrition, And Hyperalimentation Devices

32
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Any form of trauma, disease, disorder affecting the neuromuscular control of the bladder sphincter or such, may require the use of a?

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Urinary Catheter

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Components of the __system:
➢ solution/Fluid container device that measures the number of drops of fluid administered per minute
➢ Roller clamp
➢ Needle
➢ Infusion pumps (special cases)

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Intravenous Infusion Lines

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A small, sterile tube used to drain urine from the bladder.

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FOLEY CATHETER

33
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Applied over the shaft of the penis and is held in place by an adhesive applied to the skin

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EXTERNAL CATHETER

34
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Inserted directly into the bladder through an incision in the lower abdomen and bladder.

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SUPRAPUBIC CATHETER

34
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For patients who require additional oxygen due to various conditions, such as MI or cardiac problems, respiratory diseases, or inadequate lung function.
❖ Essential for post-surgery recovery, cardiac problems, respiratory diseases, or inadequate lung function

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Oxygen Therapy Systems

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aids in the post- operative or post- procedural recovery of patients
➢ used to assist patients experiencing difficulty breathing, facilitate improved respiratory function, and enhance their overall quality of life.

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Oxygen Therapy Systems

34
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preventing potential complications arising from respiratory issues, including severe conditions like heart failure and stroke.
➢ used in symptom management, contributing to longer and healthier lives.

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Oxygen Therapy Systems

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Amount of air the Nasal Cannula supplies

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Low to moderate of oxygen

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o Has two plastic prongs (tips) that are inserted into the patient’s nostrils and is connected with a plastic connector that rests below the nose and above the patient’s upper lip
o Secured by a tubing positioned above the ears

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Nasal Cannula

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a triangular plastic device with small vent hose in to expel exhaled air
o Covers the patient’s nose and mouth

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Oronasal Mask

38
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Amount of oxygen the oronasal mask supplies

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Short periods, moderate oxygen Concentrations

39
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can be inserted through the nasal passage to the nasopharyngeal junction
o located just below the level of the soft palate use of it is similar to those described for the nasal cannula

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Nasal Catheter

39
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Encloses the patient’s trunk and head
o Edges must be properly sealed and must be frequently monitored by a nursing personnel restless, very young, uncooperative, or extremely ill

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Tent

40
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Can be temporary or permanent
o Can be administered by a mask over or catheter inserted into the stoma
o Depends on the case of the Patient

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Tracheostomy Mask or Catheter

41
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Tubes inserted within the chest through an incision
and are connected by suction systems.

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Chest Drainage Systems

41
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give individuals with chronic respiratory disease to be
mobile even with their illness.

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Oxygen Therapy Systems

41
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Essential for treating both acute and chronic conditions. mainly used in variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, and residences.
➢ it improves oxygen levels in the blood

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Oxygen Therapy Systems

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Function: Remove air, blood, purulent matter, or other
undesirable material from the chest

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Chest Drainage Systems

41
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reduces shortness of breath
➢ improves sleep quality reduces risk of complications lifeline which provides essential support for a patient’s vital function

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Oxygen Therapy Systems

41
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Types of Chest Drainage Systems

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One-bottle system
➢ Two-bottle system
➢ Three-bottle system

41
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These are devices that accommodates the surgically produced opening in the abdomen allowing elimination of feces.

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Ostomy Devices

41
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To help patients who underwent ostomy eliminate
feces via an artificial stoma in the small intestine

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Ostomy Devices

41
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What is the significance of the Different placement for different types of drainage:
Anterior or lateral chest wall
Inferiorly and posteriorly -
Mediastinal tubes -

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Anterior or lateral chest wall - removal of air
Inferiorly and posteriorly - removal of fluids and blood
Mediastinal tubes - drain blood and fluid (for open chest surg)

41
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for displaced or comminuted femoral fx
❖ utilizes splints and involves inserting a pin or wire through the tibial plateau
❖ Importance: treats femoral fractures effectively

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BALANCED SUSPENSION TRACTION

41
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Types of To help patients who underwent ostomy eliminate
feces via an artificial stoma in the small intestine

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Ostomy device

41
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Types of collecting devices: (ostomy) and their differences

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One-piece pouch - directly attached to the skin entirely
Two-piece pouch - attached to the skin with twodifferent parts
Adhesive-backed pouch - has an adhesive backing

42
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D: maintain alignment & stability after fx reduction
❖ KC&F: hardware applied internal
❖ Importance: shorter period of immobilization, maintains local circulation rapid return to functional activities

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INTERNAL FIXATION

42
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System that allows the patient to self-administer a small predetermined dose of pain medication intravenously, as frequently as every 6 mins.
❖ patient can wear it on the wrist or has on the bedside only deliver the pre-measured dose

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PATIENT-CONTROLLED ANALGESIA

42
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D: Equipment used by tongs positioned into small
holes drilled in outer layer of the skull.

❖ KC&F: Used for patients with a fracture or dislocation of one or more cervical vertebrae.
❖ Importance: Help to reduce the fracture and dislocation.
❖ PT needs to immobilize the part of the head

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SKULL TRACTION

42
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stabilization with frames
❖ applied externally to pt.’s extremities
❖ Importance: allow earlier & greater, mobility, alignment

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EXTERNAL FIXATION

42
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Importance: Lessen the workload of the healthcare professional,
records the number of request made by the patient

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PATIENT-CONTROLLED ANALGESIA

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42
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for patient’s with acute or end-stage renal disease.
❖ 2 primary methods:
hemodialysis and peritoneal

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DIALYSIS TREATMENT

Principles and Techniques of Patient Care (14 decks)

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