| If you are caring for someone and you noticed changes in their face and speech, follow and act F.A.S.T:Face - dropping downArm - make sure the person can raise both armsSpeech – talk to the person and see if she/he is unable to speak.Its TIME to call 999 immediately and tell them it is a stroke case | Heart Attack (illness) | A heart attack happens when a coronary artery becomes blocked, and the passage of the blood supply to the myocardio. Some signs during the heart attack: chest pain, tightness sensation, dizziness, nausea breathless. | Call 999 immediately, and then for any
Other manifestations of a basilar skull fracture include tinnitus, facial paralysis, hearing difficulty, epistaxis, and CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) leakage from the nose or ears. The nurse is concerned about the rhinorrhea that Jeff is experiencing. 2. What methods can the nurse use to determine if the drainage is CSF? A) Measure the specific gravity of the drainage.
Also if the person is hospitalised or needs surgery, poisoned from wrong medication, shock and disbelief. If someone is being physically abused then the effects are going to be mainly physical, such as bruising and cuts. There are also Long term effects. Abuse is a major source of stress and can have long-term effects on the health and well-being of older adults. The stress of abuse could trigger chest pain or angina, and may be a factor in other serious heart problems.
Cardiac case study Case Study #2 Professor: Methavichit Sandra Martin 10/01/2013 Case Study Questions: Myocardial Infarction 1. What is the significance of an elevated ST segment inversion on an EKG and the PVCs the nurse sees on the monitor? It is Hypoxic Injury. Rapid discharges that record on the monitor as back-to-back PVCs tells us that his heart is getting ischemia. Usually requires more aggressive treatment such as reperfusion therapy.
If the child is unconscious you will need to make sure the airway is open and put the child into the recovery position. Compression: A compression is bleeding or swelling within the skull, this is an extremely serious condition as the brain is placed under pressure. The symptoms would be the same as those of a child with concussion. If the child is unconscious in any of the instances the child should be put into the recovery position, making sure an airway is maintained. You will need to keep them still and keep monitoring their breathing until an ambulance has arrived.
B) Observe the area behind Jeff's ears. Other manifestations of a basilar skull fracture include tinnitus, facial paralysis, hearing difficulty, epistaxis, and CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) leakage from the nose or ears. The nurse is concerned about the rhinorrhea that Jeff is experiencing. 2. What methods can the nurse use to determine if the drainage is CSF?
Careful monitoring following overexertion during exercise, or after a crush injury/orthopedic injury is the most important thing that a caregiver or patient can do. One of the complications of compartment syndrome is kidney failure due to the cellular injury that can occur. This injury can release toxic amounts of myoglobin, this will cause the kidneys to be unable to excrete potassium. This excess of potassium can lead to cardiac failure (Altizer, 2004). This is why diagnosis and treatment is so important.
Because of the location, the pelvic organs are highly likely to be infected which may be catastrophic when major systems like bowel and renal are affected (Opoien, 2007). Following prolonged rapture of membranes a woman is at high risk of developing infection such as endometritis. Gilbert (2007) argued that, the rupture of membranes can cause intra amniotic infection which can quickly lead to a serious maternal infection. She further argued that, this infection can lead to septicaemia. Infection usually occurs in the post partum period (Gilbert, 2007).
Central nervous system disturbances may be noted with decreased cardiac output. •Observe for chest pain or discomfort; note location, radiation, severity, quality, duration, associated manifestations such as nausea, and precipitating and relieving factors. Chest pain/discomfort is generally indicative of an inadequate blood supply to the heart, which can compromise cardiac output. Clients with heart failure can continue to have chest pain with angina or can re-infarct. •If chest pain is present, have client lie down, monitor cardiac rhythm, give oxygen, run a strip, medicate for pain, and notify the physician.
Wash Hands. Identify chief complaint using scale of 0 - 10 Type of pain: Intensity, frequency, location, and quality (sharp/dull) Also discuss what helps alleviate the pain. Inform the patient of everything you're going to do BEFORE you do it. A/A/ O x 3 (Awake, Alert and oriented to person, place and time) P.E.R.R.L.A. ( Pupils Round Reactive to Light and Accommodation) Check for Facial symmetry Bilateral hand and leg strength and Range of Motion (on a scale of 0-5) Vital signs: checklist - Normal range: 60-100 BPM __ Temporal __ Brachial __ Popliteal __ Facial __ Radial __ Posterior Tibialis __ Carotid __ Femoral __ Pedal The Apical pulse is a Central pulse: ____Apical (found at the 4th or 5th midclavicular intercostal space) Check respirations while checking pulse.