Surgical Patient Care & Rehabilitation Flashcards
What does surgical patient care include?
-admission of patient
-preparation of patient
-preparation of equipment
-support through surgery
-recovery of patient
-discharge and home care plan
-post op checks
What are the pre and post operative nursing considerations?
-surgical preparation of skin
-patient positioning
-equipment
-drapes
-monitors temp and hydration
-post op bedding and environment
-post op analgesia and monitoring
-wound interference
What are the nursing interventions for recovered patients?
-aftercare advice sheets
-provide anti chew methods
-monitor for swelling, smell, infection
-medications
-exercise
-post op checks
What are the aims of rehabilitation?
-restoring maximum function
-restoring quality of life
-limiting pain
-return animal to normal function where possible
-reduce recovery time
What are the types of rehabilitation?
-physiotherapy
-acupuncture
-hydrotherapy
-mctimoney (chiropracter)
What is acupuncture?
-insertion of needles into specific points on the body to produce a healing response
-promotes natural body healing
What does acupuncture improve?
-blood circulation
-reduces swelling
-relieves pain
-encourages healing
-improves blood flow
-improves oxygenation
What is hydrotherapy?
-any healing in water
-non weight bearing or controlled weight bearing exercise
What does hydrotherapy improve?
-reduces pain
-reduces swelling and stiffness
-improves circulation
-improves cardiovascular fitness
-improves gait pattern
-improves muscle strength
When is hydrotherapy used and not used?
-pre and post op ortho/spinal
-muscle atrophy
-obesity management
-sickness
-wounds
-infections
-seasons
-unstable fractures
When is hydrotherapy used and not used?
-pre and post op ortho/spinal
-muscle atrophy
-obesity management
-sickness
-wounds
-infections
-seasons
-unstable fractures
What is mctimoney?
-used to realign and balance musculoskeletal system
-precise and rapid adjustment to correct misalignment of the spine and pelvis
-restores full motion within joints
-relieves muscle spasms
What is physiotherapy?
-promotes, maintains and restores physical, physiological and social well being
-promotes healing, blood flow, mobility, fitness
-massage, heat treatment, exercise
What is thermotherapy?
-hot for chronic pain, relaxing muscles, aches and arthritis
-cold for acute injuries, after activity, reduce swelling, sprains, bruises and pain
What is massage?
-disturbs muscle adhesion
-breaks down tense tissues
What are the benefits of massage?
-provides pain relief
-increases blood flow
-aids in recovery after exercise
-has a calming effect
How is effleurage carried out?
-using palms gently stroke dog in same direction of hair growth
How is petrissage carried out?
-using palms apply slight pressure to surface
-using 3-4 fingers crate a rhythmical kneading of muscles
How is skin rolling carried out?
-use thumbs to gently push the skin in a more rapid movement
What are the 4 therapeutic exercises?
-passive
-stretching
-assisted
-active
What is passive exercise?
-moves each joint associated with the limb through full flexion and full extension
-improves joint range of motion and flexibility
What is assisted exercise?
-assisted standing
-weight shifting
-wobble boards
What is active exercise?
-supported walking
-sit to stand
-wheel barrowing
-poles
What is laser therapy?
-light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
-reduces inflammation and pain
-improves blood flow and healing
What is nursing considerations for rehabilitation?
-bedding
-exercise
-previous therapy
-flooring or stairs
