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Fractures and Dislocations (children) |
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Chapter 10: Fractures and Dislocations Overview:
Younger children are at greater risk of injury than older children and adults. This is because they have a poor understanding of risk and danger; they are unaware of their own limitations; and they are easily distracted. There are many possible causes of injury in children. This chapter describes injuries that affect the bones, joints, or muscles of the body and elaborates on care of children being treated for a musculoskeletal injury.
Gerry Silk Gerry also instigated the use of calico dolls with children who are receiving health care. The dolls are now used throughout Australia and in many countries overseas — with the support of the Kiwanis organisation, which coordinates the making of the dolls. As a result of this initiative, Gerry was awarded the Victorian Community Service award in 1993. Gerry is especially interested in the cultural aspects of health care, and her postgraduate studies (which included study in China) reflected this abiding interest. Gerry regularly works in developing countries for a couple of weeks each year, which also allows her to indulge in her love of travel.
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Professional Reviews:Roger Dillon (Saturday, 18 June 2011) Child Fracture Dislocation overview: Basic of signs and symptoms to look for, treatments available, while looking after kids with fractures. sprains and disiocations in an emergency setting. Also what to look for when POPs are applyed to arm or lower limb, reducing the risk of increased pressure within the POP area. Interesting reading as a refresher considering that this is not an area that I find myself working at this time. |
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