Generally speaking, if one is watchful enough, the treatment with plaster cast application is quite safe procedure. But there are few complications associated which needs to be watched. Here is the list- [Read more...]
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What Are The Cautions That Patients Should Take With Plaster
January 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Plaster cast application is not end of the treatment. All patients need to be given instructions about how to take care of plaster. Written instructions should be given to all patients with plaster casts.
Following instructions should be given to every patient who has got a cast applied. [Read more...]
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Role of Fluids in Management of Shock
January 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Shock in trauma occurs due to loss of blood from the body. To counter this loss and replenish the lost fluid, blood needs to be transfused in ideal conditions. But blood may not be always available immediately.
Fluids are used to expand the decreased blood volume so that tissue perfusion is maintained. Fluids do not have any capacity to carry oxygen. Only blood has.
There are two types of fluids used for resuscitation-crystalloids and colloids. [Read more...]
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Management of Shock In Trauma
January 23, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Shock is defined as an abnormality of the circulatory system that results in inadequate organ perfusion and tissue oxygenation. In simple terms it means that tissues are not getting adequate blood perfusion and oxygenation.
Persistent shock leads to cellular metabolic dysfunction and organ failure. In trauma patient the cause of shock is loss of blood following injury. This kind of shock is called hypovolemic shock . Acute hemorrhage is the primary cause of the intravascular volume depletion associated with hypovolemic shock. [Read more...]
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Unpadded Casts, Splints and Slabs
January 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Unpadded Casts
The complete, unpadded, skin-tight cast is not often used. It must be applied perfectly because of the possibility of damage to the skin. However, if used by a skilled operator, a lightweight, comfortable and perfectly fitting cast is achieved. This type of cast can be used only in situations where swelling is unlikely to develop. [Read more...]
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How To Apply Cast-General Principles
January 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The design and thickness of the cast must be appropriate to the king of mechanical stresses which will be imposed on it. The amount of plaster applied depends upon the condition to be treated, and the use to which the cast will be put. Before padding or constructing a cast one must ensure that he has an adequate supply of materials and instruments within easy reach.
Inadequate preparation can cause future cast weakness and breakdown. [Read more...]
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Material Properties of Plaster of Paris
January 21, 2008 By 44 Comments
Plaster of Paris is used to put casts in fracture patients.Although Plaster of Paris only depends on one simple chemical reaction for its setting, it is possible to vary the features of the process according to different requirements. [Read more...]
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Understanding Stress Views For Orthopaedics Xrays
January 21, 2008 By 1 Comment
Stress views are special Xray views in which the part examined xrayed after applying requisite stress. Stress views are important in the evaluation of ligamentous tears and joint stability.
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Monitoring of A Polytrauma Patient
January 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Patient with polytrauma is a critical patient. Such patients need to be intensively monitored to know how they are behaving.
Monitoring allows early diagnosis and early intervention in case problem arises. The monitoring could be noninvasive (in which one need not to pierce the body) or invasive. [Read more...]
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