Arterial catheter

Surfactant Agents I. Definitions a. Surfactant: A surface-active agent that lowers surface tension i. Examples 1. soap 2. detergent b. Surface Tension: Force caused by attraction between like molecules that occurs at liquid-gas interfaces and that holds the liquid surface intact i. Units of Measure: dynes/centimeter (dyn/cm) 1. the force required to cause a 1 cm rupture in the surface film ii. a droplet forms because a liquid’s molecules are more attracted to each other than the surrounding…

Transposition of the Great Vessels Transposition of the great vessels is a heart condition that is present in infants at birth and often known as a congenital heart defect or the more common term is the transposition of the great arteries(TGA). TGA is when the two main arteries, the pulmonary artery and the aorta, are switched in position, or "transposed". As a normal heart, deoxygenated blood returning to the heart from the body is pumped from the right side of the heart through the pulmonary…

Most patients have a swan-ganz catheter, arterial lines, and chest tubes. There is a lot to learn when it comes to working on this particular type of unit. This involves studying hemodynamics, drug drips, and a lot of devices that can be a huge challenge to learn on. Another reason why I wanted…

Lumbar spinal canal stenosis is one of the most Pain Physician: March/April 2016: 19:139-146 140 www.painphysicianjournal.com sion), and patients with a history of adverse reaction to either local anesthetics, steroids, or calcitonin. An intravenous catheter (20 G) was inserted in a peripheral line for crystalloid infusion and sedation. Patients were given intravenous midazolam 0.05 mg/ kg before the procedure. Basic monitoring with noninvasive…

A PMI located outside these landmarks indicates possible cardiac enlargement, such as with left ventricular hypertrophy. Cardiac enlargement is not necessarily associated with atherosclerosis or carotid artery disease. DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (application) REF: 697 TOP: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity 4. To auscultate for S3 or S4 gallops in the mitral area, the nurse listens with the a. bell of the stethoscope with the patient in the left lateral position. b.…

Mukhopadhyay, A., Yip, H. S., Prabhuswamy, D., Chan, Y. H., Phua, J., Lim, T. K., & Leong, P. (2010). The use of a blood conservation device to reduce red blood cell transfusion requirements: a before and after study. Critical Care, 10(1), 7. http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1186/cc8859 This paper critiques the above named research study, the step by step format used in this critique are guidelines adopted from the recourses available on the lecture note site on blackboard. Purpose: In this study,…

evaluating for interruptions of blood flow to the lungs. Occasionally, your doctor will order a study called a V/Q scan, which looks for ventilation and perfusion abnormalities in the lung. Your doctor will also likely order blood tests such as an arterial blood gas, CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel), CBC (complete blood cell count), and coagulation studies (PT/INR, PTT). If they think you could have systemic lupus erythematosus they will typically order an antinuclear antibody (ANA) and…

How does the Ancient Greco-Roman World Affect me? How does the Ancient Greco-Roman World Affect me? What a bizarre question, right? There is no way a “dead” language and culture could affect me? Ever done Geometry? The concept of pi was invented by Archimedes, who was Greek. Ever used the toilet? The toilet was invented by the Romans. I wonder what else we can find. For most of history people have written down information onto stone tablets. Which are heavier than your typical book nowadays.…

When medication alone isn 't enough, your doctor may enter your body via a catheter and install a balloon or stent. Balloons are placed inside your body deflated and then inflated at the site of arterial clogs to move the blockage. Stenting procedures are performed in a similar manner but the stent stays in your artery to hold it open and is not removed like the balloon. Though these surgeries…

et al., 2014). The compromised blood flow reduces preload leading to decreased cardiac output. As vasoconstriction increases due to increased pulmonary vascular resistance hypoxia occurs and eventually respiratory acidosis and is monitored through arterial blood gases (Kuhajda et al., 2014). Upon examination patient appears to be in respiratory distress - gasping for air and tracheal deviation as the lung space has decreased and pressures continue to rise, neck vein distention due to altered…