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Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Ed., Ignatavicius & Workman, 2020 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
46 - Concepts of Care for Patients With Arthritis and Total Joint Arthroplasty
11 Picmonics to Learn | 18 mins
Inflammatory Response
- Pathogens Infect Tissue
- Mast Cells Release Histamine
- Histamine Dilates and Increases Capillary Permeability
- Macrophages Engulf Pathogens
- Macrophage Signals Cells With Cytokines
- Responding Neutrophils Cross Capillary Wall
- B And T Lymphocytes Arrive At Injury Site
2 mins
Osteoarthritis Assessment
- Mechanism
- Aging
- Articular Cartilage Destruction
- Biomechanical Stress
- Signs and Symptoms
- Asymmetric
- Pain Decreases with Rest
- Morning Stiffness under 30 Minutes
- Crepitus
- DIP and PIP Joints
1 min
Osteoarthritis Interventions
- Lifestyle Modifications
- Balance Rest and Activity
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Heat and Cold Applications
- Drug Therapy
- Intra-articular Injection
- NSAIDs
- Considerations
- Reconstructive Joint Surgery
1 min
NSAIDs
- Indications
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Fever
- Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Mechanism of Action
- Reversible Inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2
- Block Prostaglandin Synthesis
- Side Effects
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Gastric Ulcer
- Renal Ischemia
1 min
Celecoxib
- Indications
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- Mechanism of Action
- NSAID
- Selectively Inhibits COX-2
- Side Effects
- Sulfa Allergy
- Increased Risk of Thrombosis
- GI Bleed
- Contraindication
- Pregnancy > 30 Weeks
1 min
Hip Surgery
- Neurovascular Assessment
- No 90 Degree Hip Flexion
- No Adduction
- No Internal Rotation
- Avoid Turning on Affected Side
- Considerations
- Thromboembolism Prevention
2 mins
Total Knee Replacement (TKR)
- Indications
- Joint Pain (Uncontrolled)
- Impaired Mobility
- Considerations
- Compression Dressing
- Frequent Neurovascular Assessments
- Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices
- Early Ambulation
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis
- Limit Flexion Positions
- Monitor for Infection
2 mins
Preoperative Care
- Preop Education
- Surgical Procedure
- NPO
- Turn, Cough, Deep Breathe, Incentive Spirometer
- Lower Extremity Exercises
- Compression Stockings or SCD's
- Pain Management
- Safety
- Informed Consent
- Physical Preparation
- Preop Checklist
- Handoff to Surgery
- Universal Precautions
2 mins
Postoperative Care
- Head to Toe Assessment
- Complications
- Hemorrhage
- Clotting
- Pain
- Dehiscence or Evisceration
- Respiratory Complications
- Paralytic Ileus
- Infection
2 mins
Rheumatoid Arthritis Assessment
- Mechanism
- Destruction of Connective Tissue and Synovial Membrane
- Signs and Symptoms
- Inflammation of Joints
- Morning Stiffness
- Nodules
- Joint Deformities
- Increases concentrations of azathioprine and 6-MP
1 min
Rheumatoid Arthritis Interventions
- Lifestyle Modifications
- Heat and Cold Applications
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Balance Rest and Activity
- Drug Therapy
- NSAIDs
- DMARDs
- Glucocorticoids
- Considerations
- PT/OT
- Reconstructive Joint Surgery
2 mins
