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Common causes of AAA |
Generic disorders (Marian syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) Smoking HTN CAD |
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Stages associated with AAA |
Dissecting-Dilation of the aorta secondary to a weakened aortic wall. Often found between the renal branches and femoral split Rupture-Leakage of blood out of the dilated aorta. |
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Clinical Impression of AAA |
Acute onset Sharp, ripping, tearing pain Pain radiates to the back, flank, or groin. Unequal lower extremity cap refills times. Unequal pedal pulses Abdominal distention Pulsatile mass in abdomen |
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Signs that can appear on AAA |
Tachycardia, Hypotension, Pale cool and Diaphoretic skin |
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Management for AAA |
Pt in supine O2 only if Sx/Symptoms of hypoxia are present Transport Determine feasibility of ALS intercept Reassess the pt for changes Presentation C C VS |