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68wm6 p2 Ort Sur Amp
Orthopedic Surgery and Amputations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How is arterial blood flow assessed? | by palpation of bilateral pedal pulses and Doppler pressure measurements |
| How often should neurovascular impairment be assess in a post-op amputee? | Hourly |
| How can flexion hip deformites be prevented in a post-op amputee? | postoperatively by raising the foot of the bed slightly to elevate the residual extremity |
| How often will a post-op amputee need to be placed in the prone position, and why? | Place the patient in prone position a minimum of twice a day. Will stretch the flexor muscles. |
| How is an amputees extremity prepared for a prosthesis? | Application of elastic wraps to shrink and reshape the residual extremity into a cone to facilitate the proper fit and subsequent use of a prosthesis |
| True or False: If phantom pain is severe and persistant, A reamputation may be performed at a more proximal location. | True. |
| What anti-inflammatories are commonly given post-amputation? | Indomethacin (Indocin), Ibuprofin, Naproxen (Naprosyn) |
| Out of Indomethacin, Ibuprofin, and Naproxin, which has drowsiness as a side effect and the PT should avoid driving until dosage is established? | Naproxen (Naprosyn) |
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