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Treatments for Frozen Shoulder

Treatments for Frozen Shoulder

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Frozen Shoulder includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

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Treatment of this disorder focuses on restoring joint movement and reducing shoulder pain. Usually, treatment begins with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and the application of heat, followed by gentle stretching exercises. These stretching exercises, which may be performed in the home with the help of a therapist, are the treatment of choice. In some cases, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with a small battery-operated unit may be used to reduce pain by blocking nerve impulses. If these measures are unsuccessful, the doctor may recommend manipulation of the shoulder under general anesthesia. Surgery to cut the adhesions is only necessary in some cases. (Source: excerpt from Questions and Answers about Shoulder Problems: NIAMS)

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Retractions, costal and sternal: Emergency interventions
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))

If you detect retractions in a child, check quickly for other signs of respiratory distress, such as cyanosis, tachypnea, tachycardia, and decreased oxygen saturation. Also, prepare the child for suctioning, artificial airway insertion, and oxygen administration.

Observe the depth and location of retractions. Also, note the rate, depth, and quality of respirations. Look for accessory muscle use, nasal flaring during inspiration, or grunting during expiration. If the child has a cough, record the color, consistency, and odor of any sputum. Note whether the child appears restless or lethargic. Finally, auscultate the child’s lungs to detect abnormal breath sounds. (See Observing retractions.)  

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Source: Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition), 2006

Retractions, costal and sternal: Emergency interventions
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))

 If you detect retractions in a child, check quickly for other signs of respiratory distress, such as cyanosis, tachypnea, tachycardia, and decreased oxygen saturation. Also, prepare the child for suctioning, insertion of an artificial airway, and administration of oxygen.

Observe the depth and location of retractions. Also, note the rate, depth, and quality of respirations. Look for accessory muscle use, nasal flaring during inspiration, or grunting during expiration. If the child has a cough, record the color, consistency, and odor of any sputum. Note whether the child appears restless or lethargic. Finally, auscultate the child’s lungs to detect abnormal breath sounds. (See Observing retractions.)

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Source: Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition), 2006

Retractions, costal and sternal: Nursing considerations
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)

Monitor the child’s vital signs. Keep suction equipment and an appropriate-sized airway at the bedside. If the infant weighs less than 15 lb (6.8 kg), place him in an oxygen hood. If he weighs more, place him in a cool mist tent instead. Perform chest physical therapy with postural drainage to help mobilize and drain excess lung secretions. (See Positioning an infant for chest physical therapy, pages 254 and 255.) A bronchodilator or, occasionally, a steroid may also be used.

Prepare the child for chest X-rays, cultures, pulmonary function tests, and arterial blood gas analysis. Explain the procedures to his parents as well, and have them calm and comfort the child.

Patient teaching

Instruct the patient or a family member on proper administration of medication at home. Provide instructions for providing a humidified environment. Stress the importance of maintaining adequate hydration. Provide information on the use of respiratory equipment and techniques to administer respiratory therapies at home.

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Source: Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series, 2007

Retractions, costal and sternal: Emergency Actions
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)

If you detect retractions in a child, check quickly for other signs of respiratory distress, such as cyanosis, tachypnea, tachycardia, and decreased oxygen saturation. Also, prepare the child for suctioning, insertion of an artificial airway, and administration of oxygen.

Observe the depth and location of retractions. Also, note the rate, depth, and quality of respirations. Look for accessory muscle use, nasal flaring during inspiration, or grunting during expiration. If the child has a cough, record the color, consistency, and odor of any sputum. Note whether the child appears restless or lethargic. Finally, auscultate the child’s lungs to detect abnormal breath sounds. (See Observing retractions.)

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Source: Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses, 2007

Retractions, costal and sternal: Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)

▪ Monitor vital signs frequently.

▪ Keep suction equipment and emergency equipment at the bedside.

▪ If the infant weighs less than 15 lb (6.8 kg), place him in an oxygen hood; if he weighs more, place him in a cool mist tent instead.

▪ Perform chest physical therapy with postural drainage to help mobilize and drain excess lung secretions.

▪ Administer a bronchodilator or steroid, as ordered.

▪ Prepare the child for chest X-rays, cultures, pulmonary function tests, and arterial blood gas analysis.

Patient teaching

▪ Explain the procedures to the child's parents, and have them calm and comfort him.

▪ Explain the disorder and treatment plan.

▪ Teach the patient and his family about medications.

▪ Tell them how to provide a humidified environment.

▪ Stress the importance of ensuring adequate hydration.

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Source: Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms, 2007



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