Med Surg

movement away from the center or median line of the body

movement towards the center or median line of the body

death of tissue due to insufficient blood supply

externally applied device to support the body or body part, control movement, and prevent injury

rigid external immobilizing device molded to contours of the body part

psychological (claustrophobic reaction) or physiologic (superior mesenteric artery syndrome) responses to confinement in body cast

a device that promotes range of motion, circulation, and healing

soft tissue swelling due to fluid accumulation

external metal frame attached to bone fragments to stabilize them

a break in the continuity of the bone

misplaced formation of bone

neurologic (motor and sensory component) and circulatory functioning of a body part

open surgical procedure to repair and stabilize a fracture

infecgtion of the bone

surgical cutting of bone

bandage used to support an arm

device designed specifically to support and immobilize a body part in a deisred position

application of a pulling force to a part of the body

overhead assistive device to promote patient mobility in bed