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ASSESS
2
TRACTION - use of a pulling force to treat muscle
and skeleton disorders.
TYPES
1. MANUAL – the hand directly applies the pulling
force
2. SKIN – applied through the skin
3. SKELETAL – through pins or wired inserted to
the
bones
COMPARTMENT SYNDROME
• CAUSE/S
FRACTURES • MANIFESTATIONS
TYPES
a. Simple (close) - a fracture where the bone is broken, but MANAGEMENT
he skin is intact. 1. BIVALVE
2. FASCIOTOMY
b. Compound (open)
- a fracture where the broken bone is exposed. That is
dangerous because of increased chances of infection. OSTEOMYELITIS
• CAUSE
For open fractures, cover with gauze, then immobilize • MANIFESTATIONS
CAUSES MANAGEMENT
COMMON KINDS 1. Antibiotics
A. Complete 2. Pain relief
PRINCIPLES: 3. Debridement
- A fracture in which bone fragments separate completely.