Long Answer Questions Flashcards
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Process of fracture healing AND
Why it can be delayed
Process:
Haematoma formation
Inflammation
Soft callus formation
Callus formation
Remodelling
Delays:
Nutrition (diet)
Infection
Blood supply
Mobility (movement prevents healing)
Age (slower with age)
Synovial joint features
Articular surface of bone covered in thin layer of hyaline cartilage
Lubrication by a viscous synovial fluid
Joint cavity
Cavity lined with synovial membrane
Joint capsule
Capsule reinforced by fibrous ligaments
Synovial joints and examples
Hinge- elbow
Saddle- ankle
Ball and socket- hip
Pivot- superior radio-ulna
Condylar- knee
Movements that occur at joints
Flexion- bending the joint
Extension- straightening the joint
Internal rotation- turn inwards
External rotation- turn outwards
Abduction- move away from midline
Examples of different joint types
Fibrous joints:
Syndemoses- fibrous joint between radius and ulna
Sutures- between bones of skull
Cartilaginous joints:
Primary- epiphyseal joint
Secondary- pubic symphysis
Synovial joints:
Hinge- elbow
Saddle- ankle
Ball and socket- hip
Pivot- superior radius and ulna
Condylar- knee
Issues with portable CXR
Restricted room access:
IR position, CR direction, curtains for privacy
Unconscious pt (ID):
Wrist band, staff
Radiation safety:
Increase distance from source, lead aprons, other staff leave room
Projection restrictions:
AP rather than PA
Breath hold capabilities:
Catch natural mac inspiration
Manual handling principles
Assess- does it need doing?
How much can pt do themselves?
Do i have the right skills/equipment?
Is the equipment available right now?
Is the equipment clean and in date?
Can i do this alone? Or with assistance?
Patient list priorities?
Unscheduled theatre (anaesthetic)
Mobile CXR ITU (IP priority over OP)
Mobile CXR General
A&E trauma
A&E ambulatory (implies fitness)
