LE amputation care Flashcards
what are non-traumic causes of amputation
Vascular disease
DM
Cancer
infection
if you have had one amp do you often get second one
yes
up to 55% will require a 2nd amp within 2-3 years
how long is the acute post op phase
4-20 days
how long is the pre-pro stage
30+ or until the limb is healed
where do you go for the pre-pro phase
IPR, SNF, Home
where do you go for the pro phase
IPR, SNF, HH, OP
how long is the average IPR stay during the pro stage
2 weeks in IPR
how long is the average out pt stay during the pro stage
3 months or more
what are the goals of pt in the pre pro stage
incision healing
shape of the residual limb
max ROM , strength, prevent contracture
home HEP
manage pain
progression functional mobility
what is the goal of pt in the pro stage
incision healing
shape of the residual limb
max ROM , strength, prevent contracture
home HEP
manage pain
progress functional mobility
how do we accomplish limb shaping
compression ace wrap - early
rigid or semi rigid dressings
shrinkers
do you use a shrinker if the incision is still healing
no
what are the goals for limb shaping
decrease the edema to prevent dehisence
prepare for socket
will phantom pain go away with time
yes
positioning in bed - what positions to avoid
help flex/abd position in bed
knee flex