Dislocation/Subluxation Management Or ‘I’m Just Popping Out for a While!’

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What do I DO? Use Painkillers • Appropriate use of analgesia • What about Entonox? Must be used with caution. Prolonged use can lead to: • vitamin B12 deficiency • Interference with folate metabolism and DNA synthesis
What do I DO? Support the Joint • Use pillows or a sling • Find a ‘com<strong>for</strong>table<strong>’</strong> resting position • Allows the muscles to relax/stop spasming
Page 1 and 2: Dislocation/Subluxation Management
Page 3 and 4: Dislocation Shoulder Elbow
Page 5 and 6: Subluxation Knee Shoulder
Page 7 and 8: Why? • Main reason - abnormal col
Page 9 and 10: Ligaments, Tendons, Capsules
Page 11 and 12: Other Reasons Too! • Altered musc
Page 13 and 14: It’s Out! • A regular occurrenc
Page 15 and 16: Whoa There!
Page 17: What do I DO? Breathe! • Slow, de
Page 21 and 22: What do I DO? Distraction • Liste
Page 23 and 24: What do I DO? 1. Breathe 2. Use pai
Page 25 and 26: What if it doesn’t go back? • D
Page 27 and 28: What about damage? • Highly unlik
Page 29 and 30: Prevention • Physiotherapy to lea

Dislocation/Subluxation Management Or ‘I’m Just Popping Out for a While!’

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