1. Provide a brief explanation of what orthostatic hypotension is and identify the vital signs and their values that define orthostatic (postural) hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension is when a person’s blood pressure decreases whenever they go from a lying position to sitting up or standing. This is due to blood leaving the core of the body (organs) and shunts to the peripheries due to vasodilation. This usually makes the patient feel dizzy or light-headed and can cause a patient to become unsteady
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Hypotension In physiology and medicine‚ hypotension is abnormally low blood pressure‚ especially in the arteries of the systemic circulation. It is best understood as a physiological state‚ rather than a disease. It is often associated with shock‚ though not necessarily indicative of it. Hypotension is the opposite of hypertension‚ which is high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. If it is lower than normal
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Abstract Hypotension is one of the top three most frequent causes of cardiac arrests in the United States. One early intervention used in treating hypotension is placing patients in Trendelenburg position. The purpose of this research was to review information on the use of the Trendelenburg position or variations of it to determine whether this position has an impact on hemodynamic status‚ to describe historical practices of the Trendelenburg position‚ state the reasons and need for possible change
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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome Introduction Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is defined as “the presence of orthostatic intolerance symptoms associated with a heart rate increase of at least 30 beats/min (or a rate that exceeds 120 beats/min) that occurs within the first 10 minutes or standing or head-up tilt‚ which is seen in the absence of other chronic debilitating disorders‚ prolonged bed rest‚ or medications that impair
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Abstract Alcohol consumption may be linked to syncopal events. The mechanism by which alcohol may induce syncope is not well understood. Impairment of the response to orthostatic stress may be involved. A growing body of medical evidence suggests that short-term alcohol consumption elicits hypotension during orthostatic stress because of impairment of vasoconstriction. These findings have implications for understanding of hemodynamic effects of alcohol and‚ in particular‚ for understanding
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Analysis of Orthostatic Vital Signs The purpose of this assignment was to measure‚ document and analyse six recordings of orthostatic blood pressure‚ orthostatic pulse and respiratory rate on my lab partner. Orthostatic Hypotension is a condition when there is a drop in systolic pressure of more than 20 mm Hg‚ or orthostatic pulse increases of 20 bpm or more which occurs due to a quick change to a standing position (Jarvis‚ pp. 163). Six recordings were taken over a certain period of time to better
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Research Article Critique Tonya L. Smith‚ RN Liberty University NUR 225 Research Article Critique The title of the research article I chose to critique is from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. “Hypertension‚ orthostatic-hypotension‚ and the risk of falls in a community-dwelling elderly population: The maintenance of balance‚ independent living‚ intellect‚ and zest in the elderly Boston study”; this title fits well with the content presented in the research article. The
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common in the elderly population. Balance rehabilitation provides individualized treatments for persons with various deficits associated with balance. * When mobilizing the elderly patient‚ watch for orthostatic hypotension accompanied by dizziness and fainting. Rationale: Postural hypotension can be detected in up to 30% of elderly patients. These methods can help prevent falls. * Encourage patients to wear glasses and use walking aids when ambulating. Rationale: The use of walking and visual
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Intermittent Pneumatic Compression What is a Compression device? • Mechanical pressure applied *Encourages venous & lymphatic system return from the extremities • Nylon appliance is applied to a body part & is connected with hoses to a unit • Air flow through the appliance • Sequential or Circumferential Sequential vs. Circumferential Compression Sequential o The appliance is divided into various compartments. o Compartments are filled distal to proximal. Circumferential o
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Hilot Wellness Massage Therapy NC II 120 Hours Competency Basic 1. Participate in workplace communication 2. Work in a team environment 3. Practice career professionalism 4. Practice occupational health and safety Procedures Common 1. Implement and monitor infection control 2. What to do during emergency 3. Apply basic first aid 4. Maintain high standard of client services Core 1. Plan the Hilot wellness program of clients 2. Provide pre service to hilot clients 3. Apply hilot wellness massage
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