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    Estelle many aspects must be taken into consideration, such as the prevention of infection such as lung infections like pneumonia, the development of UTI due to having a Foley catheter in place, prevention of muscle wasting, and development of Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) (Arenella, 2014). The plan of care for Estelle would also include…

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    This essay will be based on a case study that focuses on a registered nurse and the care that was given to one of her patients which will include patterns of knowing and bioethical principles, which should have informed the nurse about the possible actions she could have chosen for a possibly better outcome for the patient. Four elements of negligence that must be met in order for the nurse to be considered legally negligent. Along with the (NMBA) nursing and midwifery board of Australia 's…

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    DVT Prophylaxis

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    Present the following to the class: 1 Your research question 2 The title of the article 3 The type of research design that is described in the article. Why is this design appropriate for the study? How have the researchers enhanced strengthen rigor in this specific study? 1. In acute settings (P) compression stockings (I) as a type of mechanical prophylaxis provide better DVT prophylaxis (O) compared to heparin or any other type (C) of chemical protection? 2. Prevention of Venous…

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    capillaries to those cells and remove the produce. Blood is then returned to the heart through venules and veins. Arteries are responsible for moving blood away from the heart. Within most arteries is oxygen, except the pulmonary arteries, they carry deoxygenated blood away from the heart to the lungs. To be able to withstand higher blood pressure, arterial walls have to be thicker compared to most veins. As they branch off they continue to get smaller, losing their outer layers therefore…

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    75% of the drainage occurs via lateral and medial trunks extending from the areola to the axilla. Axilla drains to subclavian lymphatic trunk. 25% of lymphatic drainage occurs via internal mammary nodes. Anastomotic lymphatic channels may communicate with contra lateral skin and breast(28). Axillary vein group: It is the most lateral group lying medial and posterior to axillary vein. It consists of four to six nodes. Pectoral (anterior) group: It projects at inferior…

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    contraindications are Anatomic distortion at insertion site Coagulopathy Already existing intravascular devices SITES Internal juglar vein (IJV) Suvclavian vein ( SCV) Femoral vein MONITORING: – Essential monitoring required – electrocardiography (ECG) and Pulse Oximeter (SpO2). POSITIONING Aim of positioning during the procedure should be to maximize the diameter of vein and obtain maximum comfort. Most adequate position is Supine.…

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    Nt1310 Unit 2 Study Guide

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    JUGULAR VEIN: The jugular vein is a group of veins that drain the structures lying in the cranial cavity of blood, until they unite with the subclavian vein. CEPHALIC:Large vein in upper arm that runs from hand to the shoulder. Empties into the axillary vein. LONG THORACIC:Tributary of the axillary vein that runs through serratus anterior and pectoralis major. COMMON ILIAC: The common iliac is a union of the external and internal iliac veins that eventually form the vena cava.…

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    diverse symptoms (Boezaart et al., 2010). By far the most common neurovascular structure affected by TOS is the brachial plexus, with 95-98% cases caused by its compression (Boezaart et al., 2010). Other structures affected include the subclavian artery and the subclavian vein (Boezaart et al., 2010). Compression of any of these structures many occur at three separate points in the thoracic outlet: the interscalene…

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    PLSV

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    in only 0.5% of the general population (1). However, the prevalence of PLSVC in persons undergoing pacemaker and/or ICD placement is approximately 4% (2). Pathophysiology: PLSVC occurs when the embryologic structure, the left anterior cardinal vein, fails to involute to become the ligament of Marshall. The PLSVC most commonly connects to the coronary sinus, eventually returning blood to the right atrium. Patients with PLSVC are at increased risk of developing various cardiac arrhythmias…

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    when implemented together. The IHI central line bundle includes five main components: hand hygeine, maximum sterile barrier precautions with insertion and ongoing care, chlorhexidine skin prep, optimal cather site selection (subclavian vein is preferred, avoid the femoral vein), and a daily review of line necessity.…

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