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Dislocations : Prevention

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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Remove Electrical Cords from Floor Surfaces
  • Eliminate Throw Rugs
  • Keep Windows Closed and Locked
  • Do Not Stand on Unstable Objects
  • Use Non-Skid Mats in Bathtubs
  • Use Handrails While on Staircases
  • Gate Stairways for Children

Prevention Overview Articles

Dislocation
Preventing injuries in children:Teach children how to be safe and look out for themselves. Create a safe environment around your home.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2008
Dislocations and Subluxations
Prevention of dislocations and subluxations starts with awareness of inherently dangerous activities(e.g., riding motorcycles, climbing ladders, consuming alcohol) and avoidance of behavior that may cause specific injuries(e.g., crossing the legs ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Dislocations and Subluxations
When an individual is involved in strenuous sports or heavy work, involved joints may be protected by elastic bandage wraps, tape wraps, knee and shoulder pads, or special support stockings. Keeping the muscles surrounding the joint strong will al...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Prevention Articles

Parent management training
Parent management training(PMT) is an adjunct to treatment that involves educating and coaching parents to change their child''s problem behaviors using principles of learning theory and behavior modification.The aim of PMT is to decrease or elimin...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
A Safety Checklist for Parents
You can help keep your children safe by following these precautions.You can help keep your children safe by following these precautions and using common sense.
Source:StayWell
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