University:
The Pennsylvania State University
Course:
NURS 100 | Nursing
Academic year:

2024
Views:

492

Pages:

2
Author:

Aaron B.

AMBULATION/ MOBILIZATION Early ambulation is a stage of activity that is carried outpatient immediately inofpost-operative patients, starting from getting up and sitting until the gets out bed and startsof walking with the help of equipment according to the patient's condition. The benefits ambulation are as follows: a. Preventing the effects of post-operative immobilization includes: b. Integumentary to skin and integrity suchinasskin abrasion, circulation whichSystem: causesdamage acute atrophy changes turgor.delayed c. Cardiovascular System: Decreased cardiac reserve, increased cardiac workload, orthostatic hypotension, phlebotrombosis. d. Respiratory System: Decreased vital capacity, decreased maximum ventilation, decreased local ventilation/perfusion, decreased coughvoluntary mechanism. e. Digestive System: Anorexia-Constipation, Decreased Metabolism. f. Urinary System: Causes changes in Urine Elimination, urinary tract infections, hypercalciuria g. Musculo-Skeletal muscle fibers System: Decreased muscle mass, osteoporosis, shortening of h. Neurosensory severe pain. System: Tissue damage, causing nerve disorders in the distal part, i. The benefit of ambulation is toReduce improve circulation, preventing phlebothrombosis (deep vein thrombosis/DVT). the complications of postoperative immobilization, accelerate the recovery of intestinal peristalsis, speed up postoperative patients. j. Ambulation is very important for post-operative patients because if thewillpatient limits their movement in bed and does not ambulate at all the patient find it increasingly difficult to start walking. Tools used in carrying out ambulation a. Crutchesis a device madetheofpatient's metal or wood andbalance. used permanently toConventional, increase mobility and to support body in For example: Adjustable and lofstrand b. Canes(stick) isable a device made ofarms. woodIncludes or metalsingle at waist height that issticks used and on quad patients with and healthy straight-legged cane sticks. c. Walkersnamely a tool made of metal that hasarms fourthat sturdy supports forable use into patients who experience general weakness, are strong and support the body. Mobilization a. Mobilization is aa condition wheretothemove bodyfreely, can carry outandactivities freely. Mobilization is person's ability easily regularly with the aim of meeting the needs of a healthy life. Mobilization is needed to improve health, slow down the disease process, especially degenerative diseases, and forandactualization. Mobilization leads to improved circulation, allows deep breathing normal gastrointestinal function. Encourage movement of the feet andre-stimulates lower legs as b. c. d. e. f. g. soon as possible, usually within 12 hours. Mobilization Objectives Fulfilling basic human needs Prevent trauma Maintaining health status Maintain social interactions and daily roles Prevents loss of body function ability