ANATOMY
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE
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Pain
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Coolness
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Pallor
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Paralysis
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Redness
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Detailed explanation-1: -Colour, temperature, capillary refill, swelling and pulses should be assessed when completing a neurovascular assessment.
Detailed explanation-2: -The six P’s include: (1) Pain, (2) Poikilothermia, (3) Paresthesia, (4) Paralysis, (5) Pulselessness, and (6) Pallor.
Detailed explanation-3: -The components of the neurovascular assessment include pulses, capillary refill, skin color, temperature, sensation, and motor function. Pain and edema are also assessed during this examination. Comparison of assessment findings bilaterally is extremely important. Even subtle changes can have significant implications.
Detailed explanation-4: -Numbness or muscle weakness on one side of the body. Motor problems, including trouble grasping objects and walking. Trouble speaking or understanding speech. Vision problems. Hearing problems. Dizziness. Loss of balance or coordination. Severe headache. More items