Cast Care in Adults
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Nursing aspects of cast care in aduults [OCOSH Code: ON_T_ACC]
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application removal and splitting of a cast
Location: http://kbn.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/D62F0EB6-7CCB-473B-9CAB-8C7CABD7BE2B/0/aos23.pdf
Advisory Opinion on application, removal and splitting of a cast by a qualified nurse (see page 3-4)
Kentucky Board of Nursing
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Assessing Neurovascular status in a casted limb
Location: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3689/is_200209/ai_n9124656
Assessing neurovascular status in a casted limb
Nursing, Sep 2002 by McConnell, Edwina A
BY ASSESSING FOR CHANGES in circulation and oxygenation in a carted or an immobilized arm or leg, you can detect threats to neurologic function.
Dos and Donts
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Assisting with cast application
Location: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3689/is_199712/ai_n8770316
Assisting with cast Application Nursing Dec 1997 by McConnell, E A
Dos and Don'ts
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Care of Casts and Splints
Location: http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/brochure/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=6&topcategory=General%20Information
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - Patient Information Page
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Care of patient with a cast or external fixator
Location: http://web.archive.org/web/20070819231824/http://home.texoma.net/~sferrer/careplan3.htm
Nursing Care PlanWeb Archive copy (2007) last updated 2002
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Cast and Splint Application and Removal
Location: http://www.martindalecenter.com/Nursing_3_NPra.html#NC2-NU-CAST-APPLICATION
Cast & Splint Application & Removal Teaching Modules with Text, Images & Videos/Movies
Martindale's Nursing Center: Nursing Practice & Protocols
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Cast Care eMedicine
Location: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cast_care/article_em.htm
Useful Patient Information. Includes Introduction Fracture Types And Healing How Casts Are Applied Ice And Elevation Taking Care Of Your Cast How A Cast Is Removed Complications When To Call Your Doctor Bibliography
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Cast Care familydoctor.org
Location: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/firstaid/after-injury/094.html
Patient Information covering - Why do I need a cast?
Will the broken bone hurt?
Is it okay to get the cast wet?
What can I do about itching?
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Nursing Care for the person who has a Cast
Location: http://people.senecac.on.ca/joanne.wladyka/nrs220/Cast.ppt
Powerpoint Presentation
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