TERM 1
Memory Jogger Musculoskeletal Conditions
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DEFINITION 1
Principles of managing soft tissue injuries include the
following:
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
TERM 2
Safety Alert! Musculoskeletal Conditions
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DEFINITION 2
A spiral femur fracture in a young child may indicate
child abuse and must be referred to an assessment
team.
TERM 3
Nursing Tip Musculoskeletal Conditions
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DEFINITION 3
Checklist for a traction apparatus:
Weights hanging freely
Weights out of reach of the child
Ropes on the pulleys
Knots not resting against pulleys
Bed linens not on traction ropes
Countertraction in place
Apparatus does not touch foot of bed
TERM 4
Safety Alert! Musculoskeletal Conditions
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DEFINITION 4
The nurse should never lift or remove weights from
the traction apparatus during the delivery of patient
care.
TERM 5
Nursing Tip Musculoskeletal Conditions
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DEFINITION 5
Checklist for the patient in traction:
Body in alignment
Head of bed no higher than 20 degree s (for countertraction)
Heels of feet elevated from bed
ROM of unaffected parts checked at re gular intervals
Antiembolism stockings or foot pumps in place as ordered
Neurovascular checks performed regu larly
Skin integrity monitored regularly
Pain and its relief by medication record ed
Measures to prevent constipation
Use of trapeze for change of position en couraged
