Acronyms
What does the R in RICE stand for?
Rest
A non-displaced bone injury which results from repetitive stress through continual impact to a bone
Stress Fracture
An open wound in which the outer layer of skin has been scraped off; it may or may not bleed, depending on its depth.
Abrasion
Bruising or discoloration
Ecchymosis
Wasting away of muscle girth and weakening of muscle due to lack of use
Atrophy
What does RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Cells that ADD collagen and minerals to bone:
Osteoblasts
A clean, straight cut made by a sharp instrument
Incision
White blood cells fight injury/infection
Leukocytes
Other injuries associated with an original injury due to collateral damage, inappropriate care, infection, or returning to activity too soon
Secondary Injury
In a SOAP note, where would you find blood pressure recordings?
Objective Findings
An injury to the orbital floor of the eye caused by an impact to the area
Blowout Fracture
An injury in which a flap of tissue is torn loose or pulled off completely.
Avulsion
Without blood flow
Avascular
Body’s natural painkillers that are released from the brain
Endorphins
Pain would fall under which portion of SOAP?
Subjective Findings
A fracture consisting of 3 or more displaced bone fragments, caused by an impact or blow in an awkward position
Comminuted Fracture
A jagged irregular wound created by a non-cutting object.
Laceration
Cells produced in bone marrow that can become new blood, heart, bone or brain cells
Stem Cells
Pain that occurs away from site of injury/irritation
Referred Pain
What does SOAP stand for?
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan
An injury which occurs at the growth plate of a bone and may result in stunted growth in young athletes
Epiphyseal Fracture
A closed wound in which bleeding under the tissues results in a swollen area or a ‘goose egg’.
Clean up and digestion of damaged or foreign particles
Phagocytosis
Shortening of muscle length due to immobilization
Contracture