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Non-musculoskeletal complications of orthopaedic conditions and procedures.
[OCOSH Code: Q000150 116223007 NMC]

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Fat Embolism Syndrome (15)
Post traumatic and post-operative manifestations of Fat Embolism Syndrome FES. Blocking of a blood vessel by fat deposits in the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after administration of cortisone.
MeSH Term Search "Embolism, Fat"[mesh]
ICD-10 Code T79.1 Fat embolism (traumatic)
SNOMED-CT Term Fat embolism (disorder) Concept ID: 212372004
OCOSH Code: D004620 212372004 T79.1 NMC_FES
Fracture Blisters (4)
Skin blisters (bullae) complicating the management of fractures
MeSH Search Term "Blister"[mesh]
ICD-10 Code T14.0 Superficial injury of unspecified body region
SNOMED-CT Term Fracture blister (disorder) Concept ID: 282013001
OCOSH Code: D001768 282013001 T14.0 NMC_FB
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (9)
Psychological and behavioral consequences of trauma and related stress (PTSD). A class of traumatic stress disorders with symptoms that last more than one month. There are various forms of post-traumatic stress disorder, depending on the time of onset and the duration of these stress symptoms. In the acute form, the duration of the symptoms is between 1 to 3 months. In the chronic form, symptoms last more than 3 months. With delayed onset, symptoms develop more than 6 months after the traumatic event.
MeSH Search Term "Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic"[mesh]
ICD-10 Code F43.1 Post-traumatic stress disorder
SNOMED-CT Term Posttraumatic stress disorder (disorder) Concept ID: 47505003
Synonyms - Posttraumatic stress disorder
Traumatic neurosis
PTSD - Post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress syndrome
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder (disorder)
OCOSH Code: D013313 47505003 F43.1 NMC_PTSD
Venous Thromboembolism (17)
Internet resources relating to Venous Thrombolembolism (VTE) after orthopaedic procedures or trauma
MeSH Search Term "Venous Thromboembolism"[mesh]
ICD-10 Code I80 Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis and I26 Pulmonary Embolism
SNOMED-CT Term Thromboembolism of vein (disorder) Concept ID: 429098002
Synonyms - Thromboembolism of vein (disorder)
Thromboembolism of vein
Venous thromboembolic disease
VTE
OCOSH Code: D054556 429098002 I80 NMC_VTE

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Can the surgical checklist reduce the risk of wrong site surgery in orthopaedics Open Access

Location: http://www.josr-online.com/content/6/1/18

Discussion Orthopaedic surgery is a high volume specialty with major technical complexity in terms of equipment demands and staff training and familiarity. There is therefore an increased propensity for errors to occur. Wrong-site surgery still occurs in this specialty and is a potentially devastating situation for both the patient and surgeon....
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Pressure ulcer prevention

Location: http://www.ich.ucl.ac.uk/clinical_information/clinical_guidelines/copy%20of%20cpg_guideline_00005

Pressure ulcer prevention UCL/Gt Ormond St. Clinical Guidelines
Pressure ulcers are areas of localised damage to the skin, which can extend to underlying structures such as muscle and bone. Damage is believed to be caused by a combination of factors including pressure, shear, friction and moisture. Pressure ulcers can develop in...
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