COPD Practical Aspects of Care, 2016
... Smoking is main cause Early diagnosis requires testing with spirometry Cough, phlegm, shortness of breath, wheezing are the common symptoms Slowly progressive, with accelerations ...
... Smoking is main cause Early diagnosis requires testing with spirometry Cough, phlegm, shortness of breath, wheezing are the common symptoms Slowly progressive, with accelerations ...
Vasovagal Syncope Vasovagal Syncope and Depression and
... On-lookers will report a flaccid drop to the ground, possibly preceded by an emotional event, and possibly followed by some twitching (though not epileptiform convulsions) ...
... On-lookers will report a flaccid drop to the ground, possibly preceded by an emotional event, and possibly followed by some twitching (though not epileptiform convulsions) ...
High-Risk Conditions Part IV: Dangerous Patient Populations
... • Elderly trauma patients have higher mortality, increased length of stay, and increased complications compared to the younger cohort o Seventh leading cause of death o Consume approximately one-third of all trauma health care resources o Five times more likely to die from trauma compared to younger ...
... • Elderly trauma patients have higher mortality, increased length of stay, and increased complications compared to the younger cohort o Seventh leading cause of death o Consume approximately one-third of all trauma health care resources o Five times more likely to die from trauma compared to younger ...
Specialist Cardiac and Respiratory Services
... There are currently two community based services for providing specialist cardiac and respiratory care. These are the: 1. Community Heart Failure Service; and 2. Community Respiratory Service Community Heart Failure Service The Heart Failure Nurse Service provides care management for those individua ...
... There are currently two community based services for providing specialist cardiac and respiratory care. These are the: 1. Community Heart Failure Service; and 2. Community Respiratory Service Community Heart Failure Service The Heart Failure Nurse Service provides care management for those individua ...
Patient Data Evaluation and Recommendations
... To identify the cause of various shock states To identify the cause of pulmonary edema To diagnose pulmonary hypertension To diagnose valvular heart disease, intracardiac shunts, cardiac tomponade, and pulmonary embolus To monitor and manage complicated myocardial infarction To assess the ...
... To identify the cause of various shock states To identify the cause of pulmonary edema To diagnose pulmonary hypertension To diagnose valvular heart disease, intracardiac shunts, cardiac tomponade, and pulmonary embolus To monitor and manage complicated myocardial infarction To assess the ...
Acute renal failure Algorithm Please review definition and
... Low cardiac output syndromes Nephrotoxins; contrast dye ITP ...
... Low cardiac output syndromes Nephrotoxins; contrast dye ITP ...
SHOCK
... loss of nervous control of the vascular tone and subsequent fall of peripheral vascular resistance. loss of vascular regulation. pooling of blood in the splanchnic bed ...
... loss of nervous control of the vascular tone and subsequent fall of peripheral vascular resistance. loss of vascular regulation. pooling of blood in the splanchnic bed ...
acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease
... In post-renal failure, the obstruction of the urinary tract results in increasing the pressure above the level of the obstruction up to the nephron including the urinary space of the renal glomeruli. When this back pressure exceeds that of the filtration pressure in the renal glomeruli, the process ...
... In post-renal failure, the obstruction of the urinary tract results in increasing the pressure above the level of the obstruction up to the nephron including the urinary space of the renal glomeruli. When this back pressure exceeds that of the filtration pressure in the renal glomeruli, the process ...
week-10-lesson-plan_pregnancy-complications-part-1
... (see types of patients below) and they must ask questions and do an initial assessment The facilitator says “Pause” when a lot of the initial assessment questions are done and asks “What do you see?” Take notes on what they say on the sheet of paper Next, ask “What do you think it is?” List ...
... (see types of patients below) and they must ask questions and do an initial assessment The facilitator says “Pause” when a lot of the initial assessment questions are done and asks “What do you see?” Take notes on what they say on the sheet of paper Next, ask “What do you think it is?” List ...
evaluation and management audit form handout for chapter 2
... 10 components in the patient’s chart note in order to utilize the following statement:: “All remaining systems are negative”. This then will count towards a comprehensive ROS. ...
... 10 components in the patient’s chart note in order to utilize the following statement:: “All remaining systems are negative”. This then will count towards a comprehensive ROS. ...
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... Referral for Device Therapy Referral for LVAD, Cardiac Transplant Evaluation ...
... Referral for Device Therapy Referral for LVAD, Cardiac Transplant Evaluation ...
backgrounder
... delivery, tissue damage, induction of an arrhythmia, device electrical reset, or device damage. Do not place transthoracic defibrillation paddles directly over the device. Additionally, for CRT-ICDs, certain programming and device operations may not provide cardiac resynchronization. Potential Compl ...
... delivery, tissue damage, induction of an arrhythmia, device electrical reset, or device damage. Do not place transthoracic defibrillation paddles directly over the device. Additionally, for CRT-ICDs, certain programming and device operations may not provide cardiac resynchronization. Potential Compl ...
Indiana University School of Nursing Baccalaureate of Science in
... problem statement, related to etiological factors or Risk for problem, related to presence of risk factors (list) NURSING DIAGNOSIS 1. Acute pain related to surgical procedure AEB by pain level 8-10/10, grimacing and guarding. 2. Impaired physical mobility related to surgical procedure on left knee ...
... problem statement, related to etiological factors or Risk for problem, related to presence of risk factors (list) NURSING DIAGNOSIS 1. Acute pain related to surgical procedure AEB by pain level 8-10/10, grimacing and guarding. 2. Impaired physical mobility related to surgical procedure on left knee ...
Skin RaSh aS EaRly PRESEntation of Guillain–BaRRé SyndRomE D r
... disorderthat affects the peripheral nervous system usually triggered by an acute infection. The most characteristic symptom is ascending paralysis, weakness beginning in the feet and hands and migrating towards the trunk. It can cause life-threatening complications, particularly if the breathing mus ...
... disorderthat affects the peripheral nervous system usually triggered by an acute infection. The most characteristic symptom is ascending paralysis, weakness beginning in the feet and hands and migrating towards the trunk. It can cause life-threatening complications, particularly if the breathing mus ...
Heart Disease - Goffs School
... fill in the spaces with the most appropriate word or words. During ischaemic heart disease the ............. arteries become narrowed by the formation of ............... . These accumulate the lipid ........... derived from ................ lipoproteins in the blood plasma. The narrowing of the arte ...
... fill in the spaces with the most appropriate word or words. During ischaemic heart disease the ............. arteries become narrowed by the formation of ............... . These accumulate the lipid ........... derived from ................ lipoproteins in the blood plasma. The narrowing of the arte ...
Genitofemoral nerve block injection GHPI1350_05_16_A4
... • As with any injection, there is a very slight chance of getting an infection where the needle is placed. Every effort is made to avoid this by using a sterile technique • The injection may take up to 6 weeks to relieve your pain and for some people, it may not help at all • Your pain may be worse ...
... • As with any injection, there is a very slight chance of getting an infection where the needle is placed. Every effort is made to avoid this by using a sterile technique • The injection may take up to 6 weeks to relieve your pain and for some people, it may not help at all • Your pain may be worse ...
the Guideline Summary for Heart Failure
... Subsequent care should be based on the following principles o Support of dying patients and their families o Control of pain and symptoms ( eg. overload) Consider choice and dose of narcotic as renal function is likely ...
... Subsequent care should be based on the following principles o Support of dying patients and their families o Control of pain and symptoms ( eg. overload) Consider choice and dose of narcotic as renal function is likely ...
Acute heart failure with preserved systolic function - Area
... two-dimensional Doppler echocardiogram helps determine whether systolic dysfunction, wall motion abnormalities, or valvular lesions are present and can assess the degree of diastolic dysfunction. Although the diagnostic criteria for HFprEF remain controversial, a normal EF in the context of patient ...
... two-dimensional Doppler echocardiogram helps determine whether systolic dysfunction, wall motion abnormalities, or valvular lesions are present and can assess the degree of diastolic dysfunction. Although the diagnostic criteria for HFprEF remain controversial, a normal EF in the context of patient ...
Suspension Trauma
... Providing you are walking around, this process makes a ‘heart in each leg’ – and it’s very effective! Try it – take your socks off and stand still – look at your feet and you’ll see the veins all standing out and the skin red. Now walk around in a little circle and look again – the veins are emp ...
... Providing you are walking around, this process makes a ‘heart in each leg’ – and it’s very effective! Try it – take your socks off and stand still – look at your feet and you’ll see the veins all standing out and the skin red. Now walk around in a little circle and look again – the veins are emp ...
Right ventricular myxoma – A case report
... Multidetector Computed Tomography of the pulmonary artery did not show intraluminal thrombotic masses of the main pulmonary artery and its branches. Color duplex scan of lower extremities veins, the pelvis and abdomen showed normal findings. Due to the patient’s age and the existing chest pain coron ...
... Multidetector Computed Tomography of the pulmonary artery did not show intraluminal thrombotic masses of the main pulmonary artery and its branches. Color duplex scan of lower extremities veins, the pelvis and abdomen showed normal findings. Due to the patient’s age and the existing chest pain coron ...
Symptoms of the gastrointestinal diseases. GI tract bleeding
... • Visceral pain (hollow structures may become painful because of unusually forceful contraction or distension) – Poorly localized, usually near to the midline • Epigastrial: stomach, duodenum, pancreas • Umbilical: appendix, small intestine, proximal colon • Hypogastrial: colon,bladder,uterus • Righ ...
... • Visceral pain (hollow structures may become painful because of unusually forceful contraction or distension) – Poorly localized, usually near to the midline • Epigastrial: stomach, duodenum, pancreas • Umbilical: appendix, small intestine, proximal colon • Hypogastrial: colon,bladder,uterus • Righ ...
Heart failure factsheet
... better symptom management (e.g. salt restriction, fluid monitoring and fatigue action plan) improved clinical management (e.g. blood pressure and renal function) Improved clinical outcomes (eg, decreased morbidity, mortality and hospitalisations) strengthened adherence to medications enhanced mental ...
... better symptom management (e.g. salt restriction, fluid monitoring and fatigue action plan) improved clinical management (e.g. blood pressure and renal function) Improved clinical outcomes (eg, decreased morbidity, mortality and hospitalisations) strengthened adherence to medications enhanced mental ...
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... • Type B is common • Risk factors, signs & symptoms and management of acute IMH are the same as for aortic dissection • No intimal flap by TEE • Relatively smooth luminal surface • False negative aortogram ...
... • Type B is common • Risk factors, signs & symptoms and management of acute IMH are the same as for aortic dissection • No intimal flap by TEE • Relatively smooth luminal surface • False negative aortogram ...