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Central
Venous Catheter:
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- signs
of air embolism is coughing, pale, dyspneic
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position pt on left and lower HOB
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Know
ausculatation landmarks
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[A]ortic = R, 2nd intercostal[P]ulmonic = L, 2nd intercostal [E]rb's pt = L, 3rd intercostal (s1 s2)[T]ricuspid = lower left, 4th intercostal[M]itral = Left 5th intercostal, midclavicular line |
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Paracentesis
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Have
blood pressure cuff near
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Autologous blood is
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Own blood
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Can donate blood up to ____ weeks before surgery
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5
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Bulge test
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Confirms
fluid in knees ; legs should be extended
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Chest
tube:
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- constant bubbling in water seal chamber
indicates leak
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Ostomy care
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Inspect
and change bag once a week
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TPN has a high glucose content:
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Monitor for HYPERglycemia esp first 24 hours
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Salem sump pump
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Is not
like a chest tube; should hear a hissing sound that air is exiting airway
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Lumbar puncture
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Pt will
remain in lying down position for 8 hrs after procedure
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Chief complaint should be recorded
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With patient's own words
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Myelogram
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Dye is
used; asked about allergies
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Wet-to-dry
dressing change:
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- remove old dressing dry so would debris and
necrotic tissue is removed ; do not add sterile saline
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After total hip replacement
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- pillow between legs prevents dislocation of prosthesis.
- Keep heels OFF the bed to prevent pressure sores. |
