Members are discussing the assessment of CSM (circulation, sensation, movement) in a patient with spinal muscular atrophy who is wheelchair-bound. Some members mention that CSM is …

Dec 27, 2001 · It seems to me that neuro checks are neuro checks. And vascular checks are vascular checks. So, on my flowsheet which says neurovascular checks q 1 hr., what sh...

Jan 21, 2008 · Yes that is correct. I document it as CMS is within normal limits or CMS intact. However, if there was a deviance from normal you would document what is abnormal such as …

Aug 8, 2011 · Assess skin integrity and neurovascular and circulatory status q 30 min and remove the safety device at least q 2hrs According to Fundamentals ATI (p. 106) Assessed - Including …

Jan 22, 2014 · For example, if a pt. has a cast placed proximally you would want to assess neurovascular function which would include circulation and not color. Whether or not the …

Jul 15, 2014 · C: Perform frequent neurovascular assessments.... If there is a problem with the appendage would you assume that neurovascular checks would be key? For injury and …

May 8, 2009 · On her first postop day, her righ thip dressing has a small amount of dried, dark red drainage (is this significant?) She has an IV of D5/0.45 NS at 75 mL/hr., oxygen at 2 L/nasal …

Jul 12, 2008 · I am still a bit confused though, because I did a question that indicated the LPN can do neurovascular assessments for a patient with a casted extremity, I thought that was the …

Nov 8, 2006 · Assessments q2h (with system focused assessments on the opposite hour....such as vent assessment, neuro assessment, neurovascular, etc. All depending on what is going on …

Jan 14, 2007 · The pressure is kind of specific to compartment syndrome related to the swelling and almost explosion within the leg of pressure. But with a normal neuromuscular assessment …