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Important things to know for math problems:
Dosage calculations- when dr. orders what is not in the bottle and no conversion involved • Desired/have * available
IV drip rate- volume * drop factor/ time in minutes
**mini/micro drip= 60 drops per mil **macro- 10 drops per mil
Pediatric dose using child’s weight- 2.2 lbs per kg
**pay close attention to amount per day or amount to be given at 1 time
Mark Klimek Lecture Notes
Lecture 4 Crutches, Canes and walkers
One of the major functions of humans is locomotion: testing frequently for casts, traction, crutches, and walkers
Patient teaching is also important- risk reduction
How do you measure crutches- important so that risk reduction is cut down on nerve damage
How do you measure the length of the crutch- 2-3 finger widths below the anterior axillary fold to a point lateral to and slightly in front of the foot
*** if any question says to measure from the axilla or from any landmark on the foot, they are wrong
Hand grip- can be adjusted up and down and when the hand grips are properly placed the angle of proper flexion will be about 30 degrees 1 / 2
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How do you teach crutch gaits?
1) 2-point- move a crutch and the opposite foot together followed by the other crutch and the other foot together (2,2,2,2,2,….)
2) 3 point- moving two crutches and the bad leg together (3,1,3,1,3,1..)
3) 4 point – move everything separately ( 2 crutches + 2 legs = 4)
4) Swing through – for none weight bearing- ex. Amputations- or cant bear weight on a leg) – pretty fast- swing themselves
**Amputation with a prosthetic device can bear weight
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