NSG 3325 Lecture Notes - Lecture 54: Ecchymosis, Spasm, Paresthesia
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Chapter 54: care for pt. with musculoskeletal trauma. Strains and sprains: most common complications along with contusions. Epidemiology = consistently occur from sporting injuries in athletes of all ages, but they can also appear because of accidents at home, at work, and during recreation. Strain - tearing or stretching of muscle or tendon. First degree/mild strain = minimal in ammation and pain; rom unaffected. Second degree/moderate strain = actual tearing of muscle and tendon. Bers; often painful with severe muscle spasm, extensive in ammation, and ecchymosis. Third degree/severe strain = rupture of muscle or tension causing considerable internal bleeding, pain, in ammation, and ecchymosis. First degree/mild sprain = stretching or mineral tearing of ligament; edema and pain may be evident. Second degree/moderate sprain = moderate amount of ligament tearing; increased swelling, ecchymosis, pain and altered weight bearing mobility. Third degree/severe sprains = include complete tearing of ligament, which renders the patient unable to ambulate.
