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1. Under Pressure: Delayed Diagnosis of Compartment Syndrome after Lower Leg Fracture. | PSNet
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   November 25, 2020 - Under Pressure: Delayed Diagnosis of Compartment Syndrome after Lower Leg Fracture. … Under Pressure: Delayed Diagnosis of Compartment Syndrome after Lower Leg Fracture.. … Under Pressure: Delayed Diagnosis of Compartment Syndrome after Lower Leg Fracture.. … Over the next 12 hours, the patient’s leg pain worsened, and the leg became quite swollen. … Acute compartment syndrome of the leg.

2. Frequently Asked Questions About the Use of and Care for Leg Bags in the Long-Term Care Setting | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   July 01, 2017 - Using Leg Bags What is the recommendation for using leg bags? … Cleaning and Storing Leg Bag Materials Leg Bag Care How should the exterior of the leg bag and … Both the exterior of wipeable leg bag and the leg straps, which have prolonged skin-to-skin contact, … ) is on the leg bag. … Leg bag caps can be cleaned the same way the interior leg bag is cleaned.

3. Pelvic Floor Therapy Exercise Handout (pdf file)
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   April 02, 2025 - Lift one leg off the ground, slowly. 3. … Try to increase the time spent standing on one leg. 5. Perform with opposite leg. … 26Oct2022 v26-AUG-2022 Hip Internal Rotation Isometric While laying down on your back, have legs … in between your legs and use that as resistance). … Inhale and pull your leg back in to starting position. 5.

4. Missed Compartment Syndrome after Steep Lithotomy Position for Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery | PSNet
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   January 29, 2021 - If the legs become pale or foot pulses become weak or absent, the legs should be lowered and the mean … Changing from the lithotomy to the open leg position, limiting leg elevation, and horizontally repositioning … If the legs look pale or blue or the foot pulses become weak or non-palpable, the legs should be lowered … Augment blood pressure when the legs are elevated  Pressure in the lower legs decreases 0.78 mm Hg for … Elevating the legs above the heart reduces leg perfusion, so blood pressure should be augmented when

5. Exercise Handouts w/ Drawings (pdf file)
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   July 18, 2023 - Sitting up straight, extend one leg as straight as you can. Hold for a count of 3. … Slowly lower the leg down. Repeat with your other leg. 1. 2. 3. 4. … Repeat with your other leg. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lift thigh off the chair. Hold for a count of 3. … Repeat with your other leg. 1. 2. 3. 4. … Lift (do this 5 to 10 times per leg) Toe Pointing (do this 5 to 10 times per leg) A B C Adapted

6. Your Guide to Preventing and Treating Blood Clots | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   August 01, 2017 - Figure 1 provides an illustration of a blood clot in the leg. … Have broken a bone (hip, pelvis, or leg). Have a bad bump or bruise. Are obese. … Soreness or pain in your arm or leg. A warm spot on your leg. Important! … Raise your legs 6 inches above your heart from time to time. … Most often they form in the legs, arms, or groin."

7. Your Guide to Preventing and Treating Blood Clots (pdf file)
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   May 01, 2009 - ■ Have broken a bone (hip, pelvis, or leg). ■ Have a bad bump or bruise. ■ Are obese. … Symptoms of a Blood Clot You may have a blood clot if you see or feel: ■ New swelling in your arm or leg … ■ Soreness or pain in your arm or leg. ■ A warm spot on your leg. Important! … ■ Raise your legs 6 inches above your heart from time to time. … ■ Try not to bump or hurt your legs and try not to cross them.

8. Appendix D. Falls Engineer Instructions | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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   December 01, 2017 - Some wheels have leg lock pads ( Figure 3 ) with a leg lock assembly. … Measure the end of the walker legs so that you purchase the right size rubber tip. … Cut out or drill a section at either end for chair legs. … Find out from the therapist how many inches you need to remove from the chair legs. … Square Leg Riser Figure 18. Round Leg Riser Figure 19. Brace Style Riser Figure 20.

9. Exhibit 3.6. Orthopedic Procedures
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   January 01, 2005 - 43,300 127,400 86,900 147 Treatment of fracture or dislocation of lower extremity (leg … 383,500 * 300 17,900 108,900 199,700 56,100 157 Amputation of lower extremity (leg … 12.7 4.9 3.9 10.4 34.6 147 Treatment of fracture or dislocation of lower extremity (leg … total and partial 11.3 * 0.1 3.0 9.8 16.3 22.3 157 Amputation of lower extremity (leg … 2,036 1,354 3,457 2,503 147 Treatment of fracture or dislocation of lower extremity (leg

10. Module 2: Urinary Catheter Maintenance Facilitator Notes | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    February 01, 2023 - The nurse also notices that the patient’s urinary catheter isn’t secured to her leg. … The nurse failed to use a securement device to attach the catheter to the patient’s leg. … Not attaching the catheter to the leg can lead to urethral irritation. … Ramirez, I can show you how I apply a securement device on the tubing and secure it to her leg. … The nurse places the securement device on the patient’s leg, making sure to show the transporter how

11. Prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    July 01, 2018 - Seven Things You Should Know About Urinary Leg Bags infographic   ( PDF , 441 KB) A tool to highlight … the use of and care for leg bags in a long-term care environment. … Leg Bag Frequently Asked Questions ( Word , 291 KB) The answers to these frequently asked questions

12. Exhibit 3.6. Orthopedic Procedures
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    January 01, 2005 - dislocation of hip and femur 293,800 313,700 6.8 157 Amputation of lower extremity (leg … toe) 118,300 124,500 5.3 147 Treatment of fracture or dislocation of lower extremity (leg … fracture or dislocation of hip and femur 6,034 7,643   157 Amputation of lower extremity (leg … or toe) 3,096 3,510   147 Treatment of fracture or dislocation of lower extremity (leg

13. Exercise Handouts w/ Drawings (pdf file)
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    July 18, 2023 - Stand on one leg and try to hold the position for 10 seconds. … Turn, face the other way, and repeat with your other leg. 1. 2. 3. 4. … Standing Exercises Sit to Stand (do this 5 to 10 times)A Heel Lift (do this 5 to 10 times)B One Leg … Stand (do this 5 to 10 times per leg)C Adapted from the Otago Exercise Program.

14. Preventing-Cauti-Icu-Setting-Module 2-Speaker-Notes (doc file)
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    September 01, 2015 - The nurse also notices that the patient’s urinary catheter isn’t secured to her leg. … The nurse failed to use a securement device to attach the catheter to the patient’s leg. … Not attaching the catheter to the leg can lead to urethral irritation. 3. … Ramirez, I can show you how I apply a securement device on the tubing and secure it to her leg. … The nurse places the securement device on the patient’s leg, making sure to show the transporter how

15. Mechanical Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis with Thromboembolism. | PSNet
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    August 21, 2005 - woman presented to her primary care physician with uncontrolled high blood pressure and a complaint of leg … referred to the emergency department (ED) for urgent computed tomography (CT) imaging of the right leg … By hospital day 3, the right leg became discolored and cold, leaving the patient in extreme discomfort … Two days later, she complained of excruciating pain and more discoloration covering the entire right leg … Her leg was cold and pulseless; her toes appeared to be turning black.

16. Module 2: Urinary Catheter Maintenance | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    February 01, 2023 - The nurse also notices that the patient’s urinary catheter isn’t secured to her leg. … The nurse failed to use a securement device to attach the catheter to the patient’s leg. … Not attaching the catheter to the leg can lead to urethral irritation. … Ramirez, I can show you how I apply a securement device on the tubing and secure it to her leg. … The nurse places the securement device on the patient’s leg, making sure to show the transporter how

17. 074-Dec-Patient-Instructions-Cloth (doc file)
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    October 01, 2024 - Shoulders, arms, hands, fingers, then armpits Abdomen, then groin Right leg, foot, & toes Left leg

18. Appendix E. Training and Educational Materials (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2013 - Right leg and foot. Left leg and foot. Back of neck, back and then buttocks.

19. Exhibit 2.10. Injuries
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    January 01, 2005 - Fracture of neck of femur (hip fracture) 317.0 12,300 6.3 2.8 230 Fracture of lower limb (leg … Fracture of upper limb (arm) 154.3 8,000 3.2 0.4 236 Open wounds of extremities (arms and legs … of neck of femur (hip fracture) 7.867 195 0.053706 0.070 230 Fracture of lower limb (leg … upper limb (arm) 4.898 212 0.057170 0.037 236 Open wounds of extremities (arms and legs

20. Appendix E. Training and Educational Materials (continued) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2013 - Right leg and foot. Left leg and foot. Back of neck, back and then buttocks.