Sunday, February 19, 2012
Cast Care
A cast is placed on an injured bone or muscle to immobilize and protect the affected area for healing and to relieve pain. Plaster of Paris and Wadding sheet are used to do the trick.
TIPS to remember for the care of patient's with casts.
1. ALWAYS keep the cast CLEAN and DRY. A cast with wet drains causes infection if not managed properly.
2. When bathing the patient, make sure to cover the cast with plastic.
3. Do not lean or push the cast because it can break and deviates the purpose of immobilization.
4. Scratching the skin under the cast, putting lotions or powder is never allowed for it can break the skin underneath. To relieve itching under the cast, try pointing a hairdryer on a cool-air setting down the cast.
5. A sling may be attached to the cast involving the upper extremities. Crutches may be needed to walk if the cast is on the leg , foot or ankle.
6 Elevating the casted area can prevent swelling. .
7 ALWAYS check for signs of COMPARTMENT SYNDROME such as sever pain, altered sensation of the affected part, absent pulses , tense and swollen shinny skin with obvious bruises and congestion of the digits with prolonged capillary refill time.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
International English Language Testing System - IELTS
When you plan to study, live or work to other countries like Australia, United Kingdom or Canada , a prerequisite requirement before you apply is to have a proof of language proficiency. One of the best that I know of is IELTS , International English Language Testing System. Much easier and systematic. Depending on the course of study, a student must know which type of test should be taken.
IELTS has two selections. Firstly The Academic which is suitable if a student plans to study (post-graduate) on a foreign land, that requires complex use, and understanding of academic language. Second and Lastly is The General training, much easier than the latter one and is required for immigration purposes. Both have four modules: listening , speaking, reading and writing.
It is best advised to take time to practice and enroll in a center where classes are held.
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