Nursing and Interprofessional management

Nursing and Interprofessional management

• Nursing Implementation
  • Health Promotion
    • Prevention of injury
    • Adequate nutrition
    • Early recognition of inflammation
    • Immediate treatment
  • Acute Intervention
    • Observation
    • Vital signs
    • Fever management
    • Drug therapy
      • Aspirin
      • Acetaminophen
      • NSAIDs
      • Corticosteroids
  • RICE
    • Rest
      • Helps the body use its nutrients and O2 for the healing process.
      • The repair process is facilitated by allowing fibrin and collagen to form across the wound edges with little disruption.
    • Ice (Cold and Heat)
      • To promote vasoconstriction and decrease swelling, pain, and congestion from increased metabolism in the area of inflammation
      • Heat may be used later to promote healing by increasing the circulation to the inflamed site and subsequent removal of debris and localize inflammatory agents.
    • Compression and immobilization
      • Counters the vasodilation effects and development of edema.
      • Promotes healing by decreasing the tissues’ metabolic needs
      • Evaluate the patient’s circulation after application and at regular intervals.
      • Swelling can occur within the closed space of a cast and compromise circulation.
    • Elevation
      • Elevating the injured extremity above the level of the heart reduces the edema at the inflammatory site by increasing venous and lymphatic return