diagnostics

○ nuclear medicine procedure which amount of radioactive isotope

taken up by bones is evaluated

● condition in which increases pressure within one or more

compartments causes massive compromise o circulation to

the area

deformity of the hand, fingers, and wrist

caused by a lack of blood flow (ischemia) to the muscles of the

forearm

what maybe performed to relieve pressure in acute compartment syndrome?

● Within how many hr after the onset of acute compartment syndrome,

neuromuscular damage is irreversible?

● Within 4 to 6 hr after the onset of acute compartment syndrome,

neuromuscular damage is irreversible; the limb can become useless

within ?

Rigid device that mobilizes the affected body part while

allowing the body parts to move.

● Application of a pulling force to the body to provide

reduction, alignment, and rest at the site

● Devices to help shape and shrink the residual limb and help

client read—

● Wrapping of elastic bandages

● Can occur when leg or arm injury includes multiple

compartments

● Characterized by acute compartment syndrome,

hypovolemia, hyperkalemia rhabdomyolysis, and acute

tubular necrosis