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1
Q

Dangers of Inactivity

A
Disuse syndrome
Atrophied Muscle
Contractures - ligaments and tendons shorten
Thinning bones (osteopenia)
Poor posture
Foot Drop
2
Q

Respiratory Risks

A

Shallow respiration
Pooling of secretion

Use incentive spirometer to prevent

2
Q

Urinary system risks

A

Renal calculi/Nephrolithiasis

Kidney stones

3
Q

Gastrointestinal

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Anorexia - lose appetite

Constipated - fecal impaction ( worst case scenario)

4
Q

Integumentary

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Pressure sores
Decubitus ulcer (pressure ulcer) prone areas, heels, ears, ankles, shoulders, hip, coxyc, elbows
5
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Endocrine system

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Decreased hormones

6
Q

CNS

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Disturbed sleep

Psycho social

7
Q

Change inactive patients position every ? Hours

A

2

8
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Positioning patients

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Dorsal (supine)
Dorsal recumbant
Sims
Orthopenic
Fowler
Semi fowler
9
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CMS assessment

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Circulation, motion, sensation

10
Q

6ps

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Unrelieved pain
Parathesia (numbing/tingling)
Pallor (blood flow affected)
Pulselessness
Paralysis
Pal paged tense tissue
11
Q

External Fixation

A

Ie Wire casing on arm

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