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==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis== | ==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis== | ||
===Complicatons=== | |||
====Physical==== | |||
*[[Constipation]] | *[[Constipation]] | ||
*[[Deep vein thrombosis]] | *[[Deep vein thrombosis]] | ||
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*[[Contractures]] | *[[Contractures]] | ||
*[[Joint stiffness]] and pain | *[[Joint stiffness]] and pain | ||
*[[Incontinence]] | *[[Incontinence]] | ||
*[[Anorexia]] | *[[Anorexia]] | ||
====Psychological==== | |||
*[[Depression]] | |||
*[[Isolation]] | |||
*[[Loss of independence]] | |||
*[[Sensory deprivation]] | |||
*[[Delirium]] | |||
*[[Dementia]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} |
Revision as of 14:51, 31 July 2012
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Immobility is defined as a state where there is limited or absent movement.
Causes
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
Complicatons
Physical
- Constipation
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Hypercalciuria
- Osteoporosis
- Weight gain
- Bed sores
- Aspiration pneumonia
- Venous stasis
- Embolism
- Stone formation
- Urinary tract infection
- Muscle wasting
- Osteoporosis
- Atelectasis
- Contractures
- Joint stiffness and pain
- Incontinence
- Anorexia