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Nursing
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09/09/2013

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Term
5 P's assessment after amputation
Definition
  • pain
  • pulse
  • pallor
  • paralysis
  • parathesia
Term
assessing for adequacy of peripheral circulation
Definition
doppler
Term
nursing actions to prevent complications
Definition
  • assess and maintain airway, breathing and circulation
  • monitor vital signs
  • manage pain
  • prevent resp complications and clots by early ambulation and incentive spirometer
  • watch for s/s of hemorrhage
Term
preventing flexion contractures
Definition
  • elevate stump for first 24 hours post op
  • keep stump in extended position and turn patient to prone 3x/day
  • lying prone
  • avoid placing pillows between the legs or under patients back
Term
other misc nursing considerations after amputation
Definition
  • move & turn patient slowly and gently to prevent muscle spasms
  • reposition q 2hr and turn side to side & prone
  • unwrap stump dressing every 4-6 hours for first 2 days post op
  • assess color, temp and most proximal pulse before rewrapping
  • avoid ltion
  • wrap when its elevated to prevent edema & vascular stasis
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