DEFINITION ABOUT TYPES IMMOBILIZATION PURPOSE NOTES RISKS Presented by: Jose Raphael Sarmiento • RISKS • TYPES • Definition Purpose Types Risks PURPOSE • DEFINITION CONTENT DEFINITION RISKS CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises Inc. TYPES - Brian Dyson PURPOSE “ Life is not a Race” PURPOSE TYPES RISKS It is the method of using a splint, cast, or brace to secure a joint or bone in place. This is done to protect an injured region from moving around while it recovers. DEFINITION DEFINITION What is Immobilization? DEFINITION PURPOSE TYPES RISKS Broken bones, dislocated joints, and wounded soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments are both covered and secured by splints, casts, and braces. Motion is restricted during immobilization to allow the affected region to recover. It may aid in the relief of discomfort, swelling, and muscle spasms. Splints and casts are often used following surgical operations to patch muscles, tendons, or ligaments. Early in the healing process, this allows for protection and good balance. PURPOSE What does Immobilization do? DEFINITION TYPES OF IMMOBILIZATION MATH CHECKLIST PURPOSE 1. TYPES RISKS CAST SPLINT DEFINITION TYPES OF IMMOBILIZATION PURPOSE 2. TYPES RISKS ARM SLING LEG SLING DEFINITION TYPES OF IMMOBILIZATION PURPOSE 3. TYPES RISKS LEG BRACE DEFINITION TYPES OF IMMOBILIZATION PURPOSE 4. TYPES RISKS CERVICAL COLLAR DEFINITION TYPES OF IMMOBILIZATION PURPOSE 5. TYPES RISKS ORTHOPEADIC TRACTION DEFINITION PURPOSE TYPES RISKS POSSIBLE RISKS OF IMMOBALIZATION • An accumulation of fluid in the lungs or an inflammation in the lungs may also result from extended bed rest ( pneumonia ). An inflammation of the urinary tract may also occur as a result of prolonged bed rest. Blood clots will form in the wounded area on occasion. RISKS • Skin sores (decubitus ulcers) and skin infection may result from lying in one position in bed for a prolonged period. TYPES • PURPOSE Immobilization can necessitate lengthy stretches of bed rest for certain infants, such as those in traction. DEFINITION POSSIBLE RISKS There is the possibility of decreased circulation if the cast, splint, or brace fits too tightly. RISKS • Psychological tension may also be caused by immobility. A child who is confined to a bed with traction can become irritated and bored, as well as sad, irritable, and withdrawn. TYPES • People who have casts, splints, or braces on their arms or legs will generally spend several weeks not using the injured arm or leg. This lack of use can result in decreased muscle tone and shrinkage of the muscle (atrophy). This loss can usually be regained, however, through rehabilitation after the injury has healed. PURPOSE • DEFINITION POSSIBLE RISKS THANK YOU FOR LISTENING! CREDITS: This presentation template was created by Slidesgo, including icons by Flaticon, and infographics & images by Freepik Please keep this slide for attribution