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Week 9 - OT Management of the Burn Patient Flashcards

1
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traumatic injury to the skin or other organic tissue primarily caused by thermal trauma. it results when some or all of the cells in the skin or other tissue are destroyed by heat, cold, electricity, radiation, or caustic chemicals.

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burn

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T/F - the number of burn pts. per year has declined since the 1960s

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true

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3
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how many burn injuries needing medical attention are there per year in US?

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.5 million

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4
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what is the most prevalent cause of burn-related deaths every year?

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residential fires

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5
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t/f - burn hospitalizations are decreasing

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false - they are increasing (quicker response by 1st responders so burn victims are surviving and getting to medical care)

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6
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name 9 aspects of burn care.

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  • fluid administration
  • antibiotics
  • skin grafting
  • physiotherapy
  • splinting
  • personalized exercise programs
  • psychological eval and intervention
  • respiratory therapy
  • follow-up
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7
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in the burn unit, care is ___.

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centralized

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burn pts. must be ____ in the first hour following incident and require specialized ___ ___ and a sterile, warm environment bc they are highly susceptible to infection.

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stabilized, wound care

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9
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for OTs planning a recovering program for a burn pt. starts when?

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on admission

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10
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name 3 things that should be minimized during OT treatment of burn pts.

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  • scarring
  • contractures
  • loss of function
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11
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name 4 treatment modalities to maintain function, strength, and ROM in burn pts.

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  • splints
  • pressure garments
  • aerobic and resistive exercise
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12
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what is most time and effort spent on during OT treatment of burn pts.

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-explaining, persuading, and motivating pts.

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13
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___ ___ ___ is essential to ensure optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes.

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long term compliance

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14
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OTs must be able to understand which 4 aspects of burn care.

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  • functions of the skin
  • results of surgery
  • wound care techniques
  • scar pathophysiology
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15
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OTs must be able to anticipate which 5 aspects of burn care.

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  • post-burn edema
  • hand deformities
  • loss of skin sensation
  • PNIs
  • HETEROTOPIC OSSIFICATION (HO) - formation of new bone, commonly in elbow
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16
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how long is the initial phase of burn care?

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1-3 days

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17
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name 4 goals during the initial phase of burn care.

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  • wound healing
  • scar suppression
  • pain reduction
  • prevention of complications
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18
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what is the second phase of burn care also called?

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wound care phase

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19
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name 3 goals of the second phase of burn care.

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  • excision of non-viable tissue and wound closure
  • pain control
  • provide environment for wound healing
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20
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what is the third phase of burn care also called?

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definitive wound closure

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21
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name 2 goals of the third phase of burn care.

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  • replace temporary wound coverings

- removal of burned skin and replace with skin grafts

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22
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what is the final phase of burn care also called?

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rehabilitation, reconstruction & reintegration

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23
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name 3 goals of the final phase of burn care.

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  • rehab starts day 1 and may last for years
  • multidisciplinary effort
  • prepare pt. for social and psychological challenges
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24
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what is the role of the OT in the emergent stage of burn care?

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splinting and positioning

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25
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name 7 roles of the OT in the acute stage of burn care.

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  • review chart
  • continue splinting/positioning
  • perioperative care
  • exercise/activities
  • pain management
  • adaptations
  • discharge planning
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26
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name 6 roles of the OT during the rehab stage of burn care.

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  • ROM
  • strength
  • activity tolerance
  • self-care
  • scar management
  • pt. and caregivers education
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27
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what is the largest organ in the body?

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skin

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28
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name 3 classifications of burns.

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  • depth of burn
  • total body surface area
  • location
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29
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  • sunburn

- heals spontaneously

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1st degree (superficial) burn

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30
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name the 3 depth of burn classifications.

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  • first degree burn
  • second degree burn
  • third degree burn
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31
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heals spontaneously in 5-21 days

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2nd degree (superficial) burn

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32
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  • 21-31 days to heal unless infection

- may convert to full thickness burn

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2nd degree (deep) burn

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33
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  • skin graft required to close/heal wound

- dead tissue needs to be removed

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3rd degree (full thickness) burn

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34
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name the 2 charts used to classify burns by total body surface area.

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  • rule of 9’s

- lund and browder sheet

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35
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name the 2 classifications of burns by location.

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  • minor burns

- major burns

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36
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name 3 locations of major burns.

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  • hands
  • face
  • perineum
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37
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is age a classification of burns?

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not a true classification but always plays a significant role

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38
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name 4 therapy management guidelines for burns.

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  • positioning: general and specific
  • edema management
  • anti-contracture positioning
  • neuropathy prevention
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39
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name 4 roles of OTs during the acute care phase of burn case.

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  • control edema
  • prevent loss of mobility
  • promote self-care
  • orientation activities and stimulation
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40
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skin grafting procedures and other surgeries influence the therapeutic goals of what 3 things?

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  • splints/orthoses and positioning
  • adaptive devices for ADL
  • exercise
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41
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name 5 potential hand deformities of burns.

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  • claw hand
  • boutonniere
  • mallet and swan neck
  • palmar cupping
  • scar band
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42
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edema following a full-thickness burn of the dorsum of the hand - imposed MCP extension and IP flexion.

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claw hand

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43
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name 2 expected deformities of a burn of the palmar surface of hand.

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  • MCP flexion/IP extension

- thumb opposition

44
Q

how should the hand be positioned following a palmar surface burn?

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hand positioned with all fingers extended and the thumb web space on a slight stretch

45
Q

how can you maintain proper hand position after a palmar surface burn of the hand?

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  • in acute palmar burn cases use dorsal splints

- when healing progresses use silicone pad to provide both positioning and pressure

46
Q

name 3 expected deformities of a dorsal surface burn of hand.

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  • MCP hyperextension
  • IP flexion
  • thumb adduction
47
Q

how should the hand be positioned following a dorsal surface burn?

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-wrist extension, MCP flexion, IP extension, thumb palmar abduction or opposition

48
Q

how can you maintain proper positioning after a dorsal surface burn of the hand?

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  • a gauze roll is wrapped into the palm extending into the thumb web space
  • hand splint (volar)
49
Q

what is the expected deformity following a circumferential burn of the hand?

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contracture towards the most deeply burned side

50
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how should the hand be positioned following a circumferential burn?

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  • wrist in functional position (from neutral to 30 degree extension)
  • forearm supinated/neutral
51
Q

how can you maintain proper positioning following a circumferential burn of the hand?

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  • wrist splint

- towel or gauze placed in the hand while forearm supinated.

52
Q

describe the safe position of the hand.

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  • MCP - immobilized in flexion

- PIP - immobilized in extension

53
Q

the safe position of the hand is also known as what?

A

intrinsic plus position

54
Q

what is a microstomia brace/splint used for?

A

scar contracture of mouth

55
Q

name 3 aspects of scar control in burn care.

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  • positioning
  • stretch
  • pressure
56
Q

which positions should be avoided in burns of UE?

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  • flexion
  • adduction
  • internal rotation
57
Q

which positions should be avoided in burns of LE?

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  • adduction

- plantar flexion

57
Q

which positions should be avoided in burns of LE?

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  • adduction

- plantar flexion

58
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which positions should be avoided in burns of the hand?

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-claw position - MCP hyperextension with IP flexion

59
Q

OTs must be able to ___ problems caused by scarring.

A

predict

60
Q

which ADL do burn patients usually begin with?

A

eating

61
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greater emphasis on ___ ___ if healing burn and/or surgery permits, rather than orthotics.

A

early movement

62
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t/f - orthotics are always used in burn care.

A

false

63
Q

name 3 components of a scar without treatment

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  • red
  • raised
  • restricts mobility
64
Q

name 2 components of an optimal scar.

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  • faded color

- flat supple

65
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an abnormal proliferation of scar tissue that forms at the site of cutaneous injury (ex: on the site of a surgical incision or trauma); it does not regress and grows beyond the original margins of the scar.

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keloid

66
Q

keloid grows beyond the ___ __ of the scar.

A

original margins

67
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raised scars that do not grow beyond the boundaries of the original wound and may reduce over time.

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hypertrophic scars

68
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describe scar management methods regarding pressure.

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garments are the ultimate goal.

69
Q

describe 3 scar management methods regarding stretch.

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  • splints
  • exercise
  • inserts
70
Q

describe scar management methods regarding positioning.

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immediately post burn through rehab phase.

71
Q

compression dressing used to provide pressure over healing burns

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pressure garments

72
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what is the most common amount of pressure in pressure garments used in practice?

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15-25 mmHG

73
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how long should pressure garments be worn for?

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for a minimum of 23 hours a day for 6-12 months or until scar maturation.

74
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when does pressure therapy begin?

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2 to 3 weeks after healing

75
Q

name 7 outcomes of burn pressure garments.

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  • to occlude capillaries - resulting in a lack of oxygen which accelerates the maturation of the scar
  • to reduce scar thickness
  • to increase scar elasticity
  • to reduce scar bleeding
  • to reduce edema
  • to reduce the rate of collagen synthesis
  • to prevent the formation of contractures over flexor joints
76
Q

what is the first priority for all practitioners when burn pt. is recovery?

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pt. education - wear splints, etc.

77
Q

thickness in which joints is common in full thickness burns?

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joints btwn radius and ulna

78
Q

blood doesn’t get to muscles, leads to swelling

A

compartment syndrome

79
Q

more ___ may be needed to increase ROM due to scarring.

A

surgeries

80
Q

at nearby joints on same side of body, can restrict motion.

A

scar bands

81
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generally, we don’t put ___ on splints right after surgery.

A

straps

82
Q

how do pressure garments work regarding collagen?

A

helps collagen lay down flat as it should rather than all jumbled up (scarring)

83
Q

holds skin in natural cup of hand on palmar hand burns

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palmar cupping

84
Q

how can we reduce thumb web contractures?

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  • pressure in web space

- in splint - plaster blocks

85
Q

name 2 ways in which pressure can help scarring.

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  • changes the color

- helps it lay flat

86
Q
  • have to get rid of skin or else it’ll kill them

- treat it like a burn

A

necrotizing fascitis

87
Q

when should AROM begin after a skin graft?

A

7-10 days

88
Q

what is the contracture tendency of the neck following a burn?

A

flexion

89
Q

what is the contracture tendency of the axilla following a burn?

A

adduction

90
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what is the contracture tendency of the neck following a burn?

A

flexion

91
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what is the contracture tendency of the dorsal wrist following a burn?

A

extension

92
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what is the contracture tendency of the hand dorsal following a burn?

A

claw hand deformity

93
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what is the contracture tendency of the hand volar following a burn?

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palmar contracture cupping of hand

94
Q

what is the contracture tendency of the hip-anterior following a burn?

A

flexion

95
Q

what is the contracture tendency of the knee following a burn?

A

flexion

96
Q

what is the contracture tendency of the foot following a burn?

A

foot drop

97
Q

what is the anticontracture positioning and/or typical splint of the neck following a burn?

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  • remove pillows
  • use half-mattress to extend the neck
  • neck extension splint or collar
98
Q

what is the anticontracture positioning and/or typical splint of the axilla following a burn?

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  • 120 degrees of abduction with slight external rotation
  • axilla splint or positioning wedges
  • watch for signs of brachial plexus strain
99
Q

what is the anticontracture positioning and/or typical splint of the anterior elbow following a burn?

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elbow extension splint in 5-10 degrees of flexion

100
Q

what is the anticontracture positioning and/or typical splint of the dorsal wrist following a burn?

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wrist support in neutral

101
Q

what is the anticontracture positioning and/or typical splint of volar wrist following a burn?

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wrist cock-up splint in 5-10 degrees of extension

102
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what is the anticontracture positioning and/or typical splint of the hand dorsal following a burn?

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functional hand splint with MP joint 70-90 degrees

  • DIP joints fully extended
  • first web open
  • thumb in opposition (safe position)
103
Q

what is the anticontracture positioning and/or typical splint of hand volar following a burn?

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palm extension splint - MPs in slight hyperextension

104
Q

what is the anticontracture positioning and/or typical splint of the hip anterior following a burn?

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  • prone positioning
  • weights on thigh in supine
  • knee immobilizers
105
Q

what is the anticontracture positioning and/or typical splint of the knee following a burn?

A
  • knee extension positioning and/or splints

- prevent external rotation, which may cause peroneal nerve compression

106
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what is the anticontracture positioning and/or typical splint of the foot following a burn?

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  • ankle at 90 degrees with foot board or splint

- watch for signs of heel ulcer

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