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Small Bowel obstructions
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• Frequent copious vomiting
• Pain • Cramp, intermittent • Bowel movement w/feces for short time • Minimal abdominal distention |
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Large Bowel obstructions
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• Rare vomiting
• Pain • Low grade, cramping • Absolute constipation • Great abdominal distention |
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Appendicitis
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Periumbilical pain
RLQ pain Tenderness Nausea Vomiting Causes peritonitis “hot belly” Inflammation of membrane that lines the abdominal wall |
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peritonitis
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“hot belly” Inflammation of membrane that lines the abdominal wall
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Hiatal Hernia
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Often asymptomatic
GERD - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Heartburn-Irritated by -Large meals -Smoking –Alcohol • Body position, abdominal straining (Valsalva maneuver) |
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GERD
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- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
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Pneumothorax
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Dyspnea
Angina Respiratory distress possible Shallow rapid respirations possible Decreased or No lung sounds Can be caused by Central line placement or Chest trauma. |
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Hemothorax
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Hypotension
No/decreased lung sounds Mediastinum and trachea shift to unaffected side |
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Orthopnea
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Breathing difficulty when lying flat
Often associated as a symptom of heart failure, asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. |
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Surgical Asepsis
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Complete destruction of all organisms and spores from equipment
Sterile Technique |
