Factor V Leiden is a mutation of one of the clotting factors in the blood called Factor V. This mutation can increase your chance of developing abnormal blood clots (thrombophilia)‚ usually in your veins. Most people who have this particular disorder never develop any signs or symptoms. Your doctor will most likely suspect you have Factor V Leiden if you’ve had one more incident of thrombosis (blood clot) or a pregnancy loss. This disorder can be inherited if your family has a history of Factor V
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CABG with the use of cardiopulmonary bypass and cardioplegic arrest. Based on the current evidence‚ on pump CABG should continue to be the standard surgical treatment. However‚ off-pump CABG may be acceptable when there is contraindication for cannulation of the aorta and cardiopulmonary bypass." Similarly‚ a study by Lamy et al. showed no difference between off-pump vs. on pump CABG in death at 30 days‚ stroke‚ MI‚ or new renal failure. However‚ off-pump had a significantly lower rate of blood
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Kawasaki Disease Kawasaki disease is the most common form of “vasculitis” that primarily affects children.Vasculitis (plural: vasculitides)‚ is a group of diseases featuring inflammation of the wall of blood vessels including veins (phlebitis) arteries (arteritis) and capillaries due to leukocyte migration and resultant damage. Kawasaki disease produces irritation and inflammation of many tissues of the body‚ including the hands‚ feet‚ whites of the eyes‚ mouth‚ lips‚ and throat. Characteristics
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Venous Ulcer A venous ulcer is a shallow sore on your lower leg caused by poor circulation of the veins. This condition used to be called a stasis ulcer. Veins have valves that help blood return to the heart. If these valves do not work properly‚ blood flows backward and backs up into the veins near the skin. This causes the blood to pool in your lower legs. The blood can then can leak out of your veins and irritate your skin. This may cause a break in your skin and lead to stasis venous ulcer
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Nursing Care Plan Problem: Impaired Ventilation | Assessment |Nursing Diagnosis |Planning |Intervention |Rationale |Evaluation | |Subjective: |Impaired spontaneous ventilation |Within 8hrs of nursing |Independent: | |
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MONITORING AN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION Definition: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Indications: 1. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Assessment Focus 1. ______________________
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TREATING TB. Keep in mind that Isonaizd(INH) is the established treatment for preventive therapy ‚ and the usual regimen is up to 300mg daily for adults. You can keep pts on for 6 months or 12 months with a positive CXR. Always give vitB6 when treating pts with INH. If there is a suspected resistance then use Rifampin (RIF) alone or in combo with the said INH. How do we treat current CLASSES III & IV diseases. The first line medications are used in combinations since these tend to delay
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Nursing Accountability in Caring Central Venous Catheter Katie Rha Grand Canyon University NRS 430V August 19‚ 2011 Accountability means “obligation of being answerable for one’s own judgments and actions.” If someone gives you a job to do‚ you may be able to get others to carry out that task‚ but you are still held accountable to produce the results. In the nursing profession‚ a nurse is accountable for the actions towards his or her patient‚ even if he or she has delegated
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Intravenous (IV) study day Guided independent Study In preparation for administering IV medication when you have registered as a nurse‚ it is important that you have some theoretical understanding of related issues. Completion of this guided independent study workbook will enable you to review some topic areas related to IV therapy. Once this is completed‚ you will be able to observe IV therapy in your practice placements and you will be able to take part in drawing up IV medication. NB Student
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