Author: J. Essicadorthalina

I took the majority of last night from about 7pm, until about 5pm today to “disconnect” from TV, email, text, and internet. At first it was a little difficult to not have the urge to check emails or go online, yet when I truly let go and simply focused on my daily interactions with my family and those round me, it was a great chance to get to connect with other people and put a smile on their face. As a society, we can be so blind to emotions and feelings of those around us due to media and distractions; genuinely taking the opportunity to say “thank you” or “how are you” to someone can go a long way not only for our career, but in any occupation as well! This activity was very eye opening, and could benefit many people I think!

I took the majority of last night from about 7pm, until about 5pm today to “disconnect” from TV, email, text, and internet. At first it was a little difficult to not have the urge to check emails or go online, yet when I truly let go and simply focused on my daily interactions with my family and those round me, it was a great chance to get to connect with other people and put a smile on their face. As a society, we can be so blind to emotions and feelings of those around us due to media and distractions; genuinely taking the opportunity to say “thank you” or “how are you” to someone can go a long way not only for our career, but in any occupation as well! This activity was very eye opening, and could benefit many people I think!

I took the majority of last night from about 7pm, until about 5pm today to “disconnect” from TV, email, text, and internet. At first it was a little difficult to not have the urge to check emails or go online, yet when I truly let go and simply focused on my daily interactions with my family and those round me, it was a great chance to get to connect with other people and put a smile on their face. As a society, we can be so blind to emotions and feelings of those around us due to media and distractions; genuinely taking the opportunity to say “thank you” or “how are you” to someone can go a long way not only for our career, but in any occupation as well! This activity was very eye opening, and could benefit many people I think!

I took the majority of last night from about 7pm, until about 5pm today to “disconnect” from TV, email, text, and internet. At first it was a little difficult to not have the urge to check emails or go online, yet when I truly let go and simply focused on my daily interactions with my family and those round me, it was a great chance to get to connect with other people and put a smile on their face. As a society, we can be so blind to emotions and feelings of those around us due to media and distractions; genuinely taking the opportunity to say “thank you” or “how are you” to someone can go a long way not only for our career, but in any occupation as well! This activity was very eye opening, and could benefit many people I think!

I took the majority of last night from about 7pm, until about 5pm today to “disconnect” from TV, email, text, and internet. At first it was a little difficult to not have the urge to check emails or go online, yet when I truly let go and simply focused on my daily interactions with my family and those round me, it was a great chance to get to connect with other people and put a smile on their face. As a society, we can be so blind to emotions and feelings of those around us due to media and distractions; genuinely taking the opportunity to say “thank you” or “how are you” to someone can go a long way not only for our career, but in any occupation as well! This activity was very eye opening, and could benefit many people I think!

Jessica Dorthalina and Ansley Knipper

• What is ORIF?
  • Surgery to fix a fracture (broken bone) in your hip by putting the broken parts of the femur bone back together using special metal hardware.
• What do you assess? (priority)
  • Airway- postoperative
  • Pulses (pedal), extremity temperature
  • Neurovascular assessment on regular basis
  • Numbness or burning in extremities
  • Pain
  • Vitals
  • Diagnostic tests: CBC, blood chemistry, X-ray studies of the hip and pelvis
  • Assess post-op site for drainage, infection

• Are there any limitations to mobility? 
  • Yes, physical therapy is often needed to improve mobility, decrease pain, improve strength, and to decrease the risk of loss of function.

• What would your D/C teaching include?
  • Prevent falls by wearing fitted shoes, removing furniture or throw rugs in the home that can be a potential fall risk
  • Possible home health nurse referral. Elevated toilet seat, elevated cushions for chair, teach patients to use assistive devices (walker, crutches) safely
  • Continue taking blood thinners and pain medications as needed
  • Pain medication management, self care management, monitoring for potential complications

Jessica Dorthalina and Ansley Knipper

• What is ORIF?
  • Surgery to fix a fracture (broken bone) in your hip by putting the broken parts of the femur bone back together using special metal hardware.
• What do you assess? (priority)
  • Airway- postoperative
  • Pulses (pedal), extremity temperature
  • Neurovascular assessment on regular basis
  • Numbness or burning in extremities
  • Pain
  • Vitals
  • Diagnostic tests: CBC, blood chemistry, X-ray studies of the hip and pelvis
  • Assess post-op site for drainage, infection

• Are there any limitations to mobility? 
  • Yes, physical therapy is often needed to improve mobility, decrease pain, improve strength, and to decrease the risk of loss of function.

• What would your D/C teaching include?
  • Prevent falls by wearing fitted shoes, removing furniture or throw rugs in the home that can be a potential fall risk
  • Possible home health nurse referral. Elevated toilet seat, elevated cushions for chair, teach patients to use assistive devices (walker, crutches) safely
  • Continue taking blood thinners and pain medications as needed
  • Pain medication management, self care management, monitoring for potential complications

Jessica Dorthalina and Ansley Knipper

• What is ORIF?
  • Surgery to fix a fracture (broken bone) in your hip by putting the broken parts of the femur bone back together using special metal hardware.
• What do you assess? (priority)
  • Airway- postoperative
  • Pulses (pedal), extremity temperature
  • Neurovascular assessment on regular basis
  • Numbness or burning in extremities
  • Pain
  • Vitals
  • Diagnostic tests: CBC, blood chemistry, X-ray studies of the hip and pelvis
  • Assess post-op site for drainage, infection

• Are there any limitations to mobility? 
  • Yes, physical therapy is often needed to improve mobility, decrease pain, improve strength, and to decrease the risk of loss of function.

• What would your D/C teaching include?
  • Prevent falls by wearing fitted shoes, removing furniture or throw rugs in the home that can be a potential fall risk
  • Possible home health nurse referral. Elevated toilet seat, elevated cushions for chair, teach patients to use assistive devices (walker, crutches) safely
  • Continue taking blood thinners and pain medications as needed
  • Pain medication management, self care management, monitoring for potential complications

Jessica Dorthalina and Ansley Knipper

• What is ORIF?
  • Surgery to fix a fracture (broken bone) in your hip by putting the broken parts of the femur bone back together using special metal hardware.
• What do you assess? (priority)
  • Airway- postoperative
  • Pulses (pedal), extremity temperature
  • Neurovascular assessment on regular basis
  • Numbness or burning in extremities
  • Pain
  • Vitals
  • Diagnostic tests: CBC, blood chemistry, X-ray studies of the hip and pelvis
  • Assess post-op site for drainage, infection

• Are there any limitations to mobility? 
  • Yes, physical therapy is often needed to improve mobility, decrease pain, improve strength, and to decrease the risk of loss of function.

• What would your D/C teaching include?
  • Prevent falls by wearing fitted shoes, removing furniture or throw rugs in the home that can be a potential fall risk
  • Possible home health nurse referral. Elevated toilet seat, elevated cushions for chair, teach patients to use assistive devices (walker, crutches) safely
  • Continue taking blood thinners and pain medications as needed
  • Pain medication management, self care management, monitoring for potential complications

Jessica Dorthalina and Ansley Knipper

• What is ORIF?
  • Surgery to fix a fracture (broken bone) in your hip by putting the broken parts of the femur bone back together using special metal hardware.
• What do you assess? (priority)
  • Airway- postoperative
  • Pulses (pedal), extremity temperature
  • Neurovascular assessment on regular basis
  • Numbness or burning in extremities
  • Pain
  • Vitals
  • Diagnostic tests: CBC, blood chemistry, X-ray studies of the hip and pelvis
  • Assess post-op site for drainage, infection

• Are there any limitations to mobility? 
  • Yes, physical therapy is often needed to improve mobility, decrease pain, improve strength, and to decrease the risk of loss of function.

• What would your D/C teaching include?
  • Prevent falls by wearing fitted shoes, removing furniture or throw rugs in the home that can be a potential fall risk
  • Possible home health nurse referral. Elevated toilet seat, elevated cushions for chair, teach patients to use assistive devices (walker, crutches) safely
  • Continue taking blood thinners and pain medications as needed
  • Pain medication management, self care management, monitoring for potential complications