R.I.C.E. (Treating Soft Tissue Injury)
- Rest
- Ice
- Compression
- Elevation
Sizing Crutches
- 3 Finger Widths
- 6 Inches Lateral From Heel
- 30 Degree Flexion
- Tripod Position
Hip Fracture
- External Rotation
- Muscle Spasms
- Shortened Leg
- Pain
- Buck's Traction
- Analgesics
- Surgery
- Avascular Necrosis
Compartment Syndrome Assessment
- Trauma
- Increased Pressure
- Compressed Nerves and Blood Vessels
- 1 or more of 6 P's
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
- May take Days to develop
- Early Detection
- Ischemia
- Damage often Irreversible
Compartment Syndrome Interventions
- Frequent Neurovascular Assessments
- Evaluate Pain
- Do Not Elevate Extremity
- Remove or Loosen Restrictive Items
- Fasciotomy
- Amputation
- Infection
- Monitor Urine Output
Reactive Arthritis
- Type III Hypersensitivity Reaction
- HLA-B27
- Campylobacter jejuni
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Salmonella
- Yersinia enterocolitica
- E. coli
- Shigella
- Arthritis
- Urethritis
- Conjunctivitis