Coronary Heart Disease Overview The most common form of heart disease is Coronary disease (CHD)‚ and so this is the disease I will investigate. CHD refers to the build up of plaque in the arteries supplying oxygenated blood to the heart‚ also known as Atherosclerosis. The plaque is made up of cholesterol‚ fat and other substances found in the blood. When this build up of plaque occurs‚ the artery narrows‚ as shown in Figure. This will restrict blood flow to the heart‚ and so the heart will
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thinks the patient has the flu because she has had a fever‚ nausea‚ diarrhea and diaphoresis that have progressively gotten worse over the past 24 hours. Vitals: Temp: 104.5 BP: 144/68 Pulse: 158 EKG: Sinus Tachycardia O2 : 96% Assessment: patient appears to be restless Neuro: pupils are equal round and reactive to light; tremors are noted Integumentary: Skin is warm and moist‚ face is flushed‚ and mucus membranes
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Congestive Heart Failure Congestive heart failure is an older name for heart failure. Congestive heart failure takes place when the heart is unable to maintain an adequate circulation of blood in the bodily tissues or to pump out the venous blood returned to it by the veins (Merriam-Webster). The heart is split into two distinct pumping structures‚ the right side of the heart and the left side of the heart. Appropriate cardiac performance involves each ventricle to extract even quantities of blood
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Section 1- observations: The color of his eyes and skin. Consider that the patient is an 85-year-old male. He is more susceptible to high blood pressure‚ tachycardia‚ and injury. Observe skin to see if there are any pressure sores‚ bruises‚ cuts‚ etc. from falling or other trauma. The patient’s current energy levels. Does the patient appear to be tired or distressed‚ with fainting being an issue? Is the patient experiencing nausea/vomiting? Section 2- Questions to ask: When did you start feeling
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R E V I E W NAME ____________________________________ LAB TIME/DATE _______________________ S H E E T EXERCISE 21 Print Form Spinal Cord‚ Spinal Nerves‚ and the Autonomic Nervous System Anatomy of the Spinal Cord 1. Match each anatomical term in the key to the descriptions given below. Key: a. cauda equina 1. 2. 3. 4. b. conus medullaris c. filum terminale d. foramen magnum most superior boundary of the spinal cord meningeal extension beyond the spinal cord terminus spinal cord
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thoughts would be to order an ABG to test for acidosis and see if there is an electrolyte imbalance‚ then a possible scan of the brain. An EKG test would also be ordered to see how the heart has dealt with the stress. Giving him Narcan would help block the receptor sites to stop the action of the OD. What ended up being ordered is the ABG‚ a CT of the brain‚ EKG‚ NG tube‚ Catheter‚ Glasgow Coma Scale‚ Chest X-ray and the lab drew blood. The ABG showed severe metabolic and respiratory
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Blood cultures and antibiotic sensitivities for sepsis pulse oximeter-to rapidly measure the oxygenation of her hemoglobin saturation 95 to 99 percent expected. continuous cardiac monitoring via electrocardiogram(EKG)-to examine rhythm and rate-expect normal sinus rhythm and rate 80-100 beats per minute. Thermometer-measure the core temperature which should be 37 c if above 38 c or below 36 c if hypothermic bladder
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movement. If adequate o2 therapy if not BVM. Assess‚ intervene‚ reassess. c. Circulation-pulse; assess if there is a pulse or no pulse if no pulse in wrist (80mmHg) go to brachial (70mmHg) then carotid (60mmHg) determine the regularity and strength(EKG)‚ possible major bleeding; control any arterial bleeding or venous bleeding by placing gloved hand and then getting pressure dressing‚ skin color: assessing color‚ temperature and condition‚ capillary refill (immediate2sec).assess‚ intervene‚ reassess
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activity of the heart can be detected on the body’s surface and recorded with an instrument called an electrocardiograph. A graphic record of heart activity is called an electrocardiogram. An electrocardiogram is also called an EKG or ECG. Sometimes the test is called a 12-lead EKG or 12-lead ECG. This is because the heart’s electrical activity most often is recorded from 12 different places on the body at the same time. A healthcare provider may recommend an electrocardiogram if a person has signs
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DISCHARGE SUMMARY Patient name: Emma Parker Hospial No: 11259 Admitted: 09/25/13 Discharged: 10/01/13 Consultations: Carol Dodd‚ M.D‚ Orthopedics Saul Thompson‚ M.D.‚ Cardiology Procedure: Open reduction‚ internal fixation of right hip. Complication: Elevated cardiac enzymes postop. Admitting Diagnosis: Acute intertrochanteric fracture of right hip. ENTERING STATEMENT: This 69-year-old black female patient was brought to the ER after she sustain an injury to her
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