Medical Surgical - 100 Important points

1. Bone scan is done by injecting radioisotope per IV and then x-rays are taken.
 
2. To prevent edema on the site of sprain, apply cold compress on the area for the first 24 hours.
 
3. To turn the client after lumbar Laminectomy, use the logrolling technique.
 
4. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs due to the injury of median nerve.
 
5. Massaging the back of the head is specifically important for the client with Crutchfield tong.

6. A one-year-old child has a fracture of the left femur. He is placed in Bryant’s traction. The reason for elevation of his both legs at 90º angle is his weight isn’t adequate to provide sufficient countertraction, so his entire body must be used.


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