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Traction ,cast and fixation nursing care
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Outlines:
• Introduction of musculoskeletal system.
• Definition of traction.• Purpose of traction.• Types of traction.• Definition of cast. • compare & contrast plaster &
fiberglass casts. • Explain the care required while a
plaster cast dries.• definition of external and internal
fixation. • nursing management for client with
traction ,cast and fixation.
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Objectives:◦Define the traction, cast and fixation
nursing care.
◦Discuss the nursing management for client with traction ,cast and fixation.
◦Explain the care required while a plaster cast dries .
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traction
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traction
Traction is the application of a pulling force to a part of the body.
refers to the set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones or relieving pressure on the spine.
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The purpose of traction is to:
regain normal length and alignment of involved bone.
relieve pressure on nerves, especially spinal.
To minimize muscle spasm. To reduce align, and immobilize fractures To reduce deformity
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Types of traction:Skin traction: Skin Traction : is
maintained by direct application of a pulling force on the client’s skin . It is generally used as a temporary measure.
Skeletal traction: Skeletal Traction : is attached directly to bone , providing a strong steady, continuous pull, and can be used for prolonged periods .
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Modern techniques:
• Buck's traction- involving skin traction. It is widely used for femoral fractures, low back pain, acetabular fractures and hip fractures
• Dunlop's traction – humeral fractures in children
• Milwaukee brace• Bryant's traction
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Nursing management:Alteration in Peripheral Tissue Perfusion:
Circulatory Care: tissue perfusion is enhanced by client exercises within the limitations of the traction.
Exercises, regular deep breathing and coughing, adequate fluids, and elastic stocking work together to prevent deep venous thrombosis.
Teaching the client about anti-coagulant is essential.
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cast
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Definition of cast : • A protective shell of fiberglass, plastic,
or plaster, and bandage that is molded to protect broken or fractured limb
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Compare between plaster/fiberglass cast
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Care required while the plaster cast dries
once applied heat is given off for ~ 15 minutes & may be uncomfortablewhile the plaster sets, the cast will remain soft & touching may lead to indentations which may then create pressure spots
until dry handle the cast with palms of hands only - not fingers
do not rest cast on hard surfaces or sharp edges
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fixation
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fixation
• Fixation in orthopedics is the process by which an injury is rendered immobile. This may be accomplished by internal fixation, using intramedullary rod, Kirsches wire or dynamic compression plate; or by external fixation, using a spanning external fixator, Taylor Spatial Frame or Ilizarov apparatus.
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Fractures can be treated conservatively or with external and internal fixation
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Internal fixationsurgical procedure that stabilizes and joins the ends of fractured (broken) bones by mechanical devices such as metal plates, pins, rods, wires or screws
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External FixationA device placed outside the skin that stabilizes bone fragments with pins or wires connected to bars
“Relative stability“ Healing with callus
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Nursing care of halo fixation
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Summary Traction:
refers to the set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones or relieving pressure on the spine
Cast : A protective shell of fiberglass, plastic, or plaster, and bandage that is molded to protect broken or fractured
limbFIXATION:
Fixation in orthopedics is the process by which an injury is rendered immobile. This may be accomplished by internal fixation, using intramedullary rod, Kirsches wire or dynamic compression plate; or by external fixation, using a spanning external fixator, Taylor Spatial Frame or Ilizarov apparatus
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Resource :• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_(or
thopedics)• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/
14615566• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fixation