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Orthopedic Splints, Casts, Plasters, Traction and Frames
Upper Limb and Spine 
 • DUNLOP TRACTION: Used in
Orthopedic Splints ... TRACTION: Apply skin ... Used acutely in management ... #management #hardware ... equipment #traction #devices
Who to block and who not to block? Guidelines for Emergency Regional Anesthesiafor Trauma Orthopedic Injuries
Block
• Femoral shaft ... • Any injury ... neurovascular injury ... #Management #Regional ... #Anesthesia #Trauma
Orthopedic Emergencies
Compartment Syndrome
 • An increase in compartment pressure to the point where tissue perfusion is
Orthopedic Emergencies ... after an acute injury ... over the involved skin ... area of erythema, skin ... of spinal cord injury
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... Any implantable devices ... Pulmonary exam - Skin ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic