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What are the causes of Immobility? - Rendering of a part incapable of moving.
Can be caused by strokes, chronic debilitating illness, trauma, and neuromuscular disorders etc.
Effects & Problems of Immobility (Cardiovascular System) - -Venous Stasis
-Increased cardiac workload
-Blood pressure alterations
-Thrombus Formation
-Thrombophlebitis
-Pulmonary Embolus
-Orthostatic Hypotension
Effects & Problems of Immobility (Respiratory System) - -Stasis of secretions
-Decreased elastic recoil
-Decreased vital capacity
-Hypostatic Pneumonia
-Bacterial Pneumonia
-Actelectasis
-Decreased gas exchange
Effects & Problems of Immobility (Gastrointestinal System) - -Decreased peristalsis
-Weight loss
,-Protein deficiency
-Abdominal Distention
-Constipation
Effects & Problems of Immobility (Musculoskeletal System) - -Decreased muscle tension
-Shortening of muscle
-Atrophy
-Osteoporosis
Effects & Problems of Immobility (Urinary System) - -Frequency
-Dysuria
-UTI
Effects & Problems of Immobility (Skin) - -Skin breakdown
-Pressure ulcers
Effects & Problems of Immobility (Brain, Psychological) - -Disorientation
-Confusion
-Boredom
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Loneliness
One of the major concerns when a patient's movement is restricted is the development of
________ complications - Respiratory
, It is critical to protect the cast from uneven ____ during the drying period because the shape or
position can be inadvertently changed. - Pressure
Do not use the _______ bar as a handle for lifting and turning the patient. It may be dislodged,
ruining the cast and causing pain and possible injury to the patient. - Spreader
Risk factors for Pressure Ulcers - -Immobility
-Inactivity
-Moisture
-Malnutrition
-Age
-Altered sensory perception
-Lowered mental awareness
-Friction and Shear
-Dehydration
-Obesity
-Edema
Stage 1 Pressure Ulcer - An area of red, deep pink, or mottled skin that doesnt blanch with
fingertip pressure
Stage 2 Pressure Ulcer - Partial-thickness skin loss involving epidermis and or dermis
Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer - Full thickness skin loss that looks like a deep crater and may extend to
the fascia
Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer - Full thickness skin loss with extensive tissue necrosis or damage to
muscle, bone, or supporting structures