Orthopedic Immobilization Devices: Cast and Cast Care

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What is the primary purpose of petalling or windowing in cast care?

To assess pulse and prevent 'cast syndrome'

To resolve skin irritation caused by rough edges of the cast (correct)

To relieve pain associated with underlying conditions

To facilitate movement of immobilized joints

What is the recommended position of the affected limb in suspected cases of Acute Compartment Syndrome?

At the level of the heart (correct)

In a flexed position

Elevated above the level of the heart

Dependent to the level of the floor

What is the primary cause of unrelieved pain or pain out of proportion following cast application?

Pain associated with underlying condition

Complications such as Acute Compartment Syndrome (correct)

Pain due to edema

Immobilization of joints

What is the purpose of bi-valving in Acute Compartment Syndrome management?

To split the cast into two Signup and view all the answers

What is the complication that can occur when increased pressure within a confined space compromises blood flow and tissue perfusion?

Acute Compartment Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of observing for signs of systemic infection in cast care?

To identify signs of infection such as foul-smelling odor and purulent discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is the common cause of Acute Compartment Syndrome?

Too tight cast or splint Signup and view all the answers

Why is elevation of the affected limb not recommended in suspected cases of Acute Compartment Syndrome?

It decreases arterial flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of facilitating movement of joints that are not immobilized in cast care?

To prevent stiffness and maintain joint mobility Signup and view all the answers

What is the sign of systemic infection that can be observed in cast care?

Foul-smelling odor Signup and view all the answers

Orthopedic Immobilization Devices: Cast and Cast Care

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What is the primary purpose of petalling or windowing in cast care?

What is the recommended position of the affected limb in suspected cases of Acute Compartment Syndrome?

What is the primary cause of unrelieved pain or pain out of proportion following cast application?

What is the purpose of bi-valving in Acute Compartment Syndrome management?

What is the complication that can occur when increased pressure within a confined space compromises blood flow and tissue perfusion?

What is the purpose of observing for signs of systemic infection in cast care?

What is the common cause of Acute Compartment Syndrome?

Why is elevation of the affected limb not recommended in suspected cases of Acute Compartment Syndrome?

What is the purpose of facilitating movement of joints that are not immobilized in cast care?

What is the sign of systemic infection that can be observed in cast care?

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