Report changes to the provider. Hyperkalemia can result in EKG changes that include tall peaked T waves, prolonged PR interval, and widened QRS interval” (Ackley & Ladwig, 2011, pg. 343) The nurse monitoring an acute renal failure patient should implement safety precautions such as falls prevention protocol
When plaque builds up in the arteries, it reduces, or eventually blocks where blood can flow. CAD over time can weaken the heart muscle, cause an irregular heartbeat, cause heart failure, or lead to death. Treatment and prevention are vital to caring for a patient with CAD. Treatment occurs after a patient has been diagnosis with CAD. They have either suffered a myocardial infarction or simply had angina (chest pain) that was evaluated with coronary angiography.
This type of hernia, in which the bulge is constricted so that the blood supply to the area is cut off, constitutes a medical emergency that requires immediate surgery. Objectives GENERAL To obtain a broad understanding and learning about Strangulated Hernia through completing the necessary action and data for this case study. SPECIFIC Objectives To increase knowledge about Strangulated Hernia. To learn the probable cause, sign and symptoms of Strangulated Hernia. To improve knowledge about how to do the ideal nursing intervention for clients with Strangulated Hernia.
PPH needs to be established soon because in severe case delays may cause deaths. Blood loss thus needs to be ascertained if it meets the PPH threshold so that the emergency measures may be considered. PPH presentation is dramatic as the bleeding may be slow and less noteworthy however it may result in a critical loss and even shock. The PPH is presented in heavy bleeding in the vagina characterized by the symptoms of the hypovolemic shock. There is high blood flow in the uterus and blood can be seen in the introitus when the placenta has been delivered.
In this case it's called paroxysmal (par-ok-SIZ-mul) atrial fibrillation. You may have symptoms that come and go, lasting for a few minutes to hours and then stopping on their own. • Persistent. With this type of atrial fibrillation, your heart rhythm doesn't go back to normal on its own. If you have persistent atrial fibrillation, you'll need treatment such as an electrical shock or medications in order to restore your heart rhythm.
With this knowledge, they were able to more precisely diagnosis certain cardiovascular problems. The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a diagnostic tool that measures and records the electrical activity of the heart in exquisite detail. Interpretation of these details allows diagnosis of a wide range of heart conditions. These conditions can vary from minor to life threatening. An ECG is a very useful tool for determining whether a person has heart disease.
3-qualtiative platelet disorders. 4- Hypofibrinogenaemia. 4- vWD. Lab 2 Prothrombin time Introduction: The prothrombin time (PT) test is ordered to help diagnose unexplained bleeding, often along with a partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test. The PT test evaluates the extrinsic and common pathways of the coagulation cascade, while the PTT test evaluates
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt infection can be detrimental to the pediatric patients with hydrocephalus and his or her family. There are many causesof hydrocephalusin pediatric patients the standard treatment of careis surgical placement of a VP. Familiesof patients that have hydrocephalus must know the signs and symptoms of the VP shunt postoperative period and the tools that they can use to help combat
Checking ventilator functions ,such as tubing connections ,water in the tubing ,the water trap or filter,ventilator settings -mode appropriate to clinical status and size(neonatal,paediatric or adult),trigger,rate,volumes and alarms is useful to exclude causes of changes. (Hazinski,1999) Changes in ventilation can also be induced by increases or decreases in resistance and compliance. Reference: * Davies, J and Hassell,L (2003) : Children in intensive care -A nurse's survival guide London :Churchill Livingstone *Hazinski, M
Abstract The impact of stress on a person’s life is well documented. The effect of stress on cortisol and catecholamine levels leading to atherosclerosis and resulting in coronary artery disease may leave the person with a poorer quality of life. Medical interventions for heart disease include medication to lower cholesterol and vasodilator to assist blood flow to the heart. Treatments for stress are antidepressants and therapeutic techniques. In this case study, the personality of a heart disease candidate is discussed and the nature of the illness and its effects on the person.