a hypovolemic state the kidneys are unable to maintain a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) despite a compensatory response leading to a decreased filtration rate and pressure (McCance & Huether, 2014). Examples of prerenal injury are renal artery thrombosis or hypotension secondary to hypovolemia caused by dehydration or hemorrhage in addition to shock either septic or cardiogenic (McCance &Huether, 2014). There the possibility…
learning from a rare complication during subclavian venous cannulation Abstract- Placement of central venous cannulation (CVC) is generally a safe procedure but several complications like pneumothorax, arrhythmias, arterial puncture, infection and thrombosis may occur even in the experienced hands. Complications related to guide wire insertion or removal are very rare and mostly relate to expertise and knowledge of operating person. So here we report a rare but completely avoidable complication…
What is the suspected diagnosis? The patient seems to be suffering from a blood clot located in her left leg. More specific, the patient seems to be suffering from Deep vein thrombosis(DVT) . DVT mainly affects large veins that are located in the thigh or lower leg. Deep vein thrombus can cause swelling in the leg and is usually only seen in one leg, but it is possible for both legs to be affected at the same time. Another symptom of DVT is leg pain located in the calf area, which may…
after stenting as a result of arterial damage. The mainstream challenges in using stents in an initiative to revascularize the narrowed arteries are, in-stent restenosis as the result of intimal hyperplasia [89] and activated platelets mediated thrombosis in the later stage [90]. Establishment of the stent as the drug delivery platform is the following degree of device sophistication. Johnson & Johnson, Guidant, Boston Scientific as well as Medtronic are the industry giants that started the…
There is so much to learn about the blood, how it transport the essential substances we need such as oxygen, amino acids, nutrients, glucose and vitamins. How its used to keep the body warm, remove waste, and even regulate body fluid for electrolytes.www.kenhub.com) anatomy library. The blood is made up of three major functions. Transport, protect and regulate. The plasma is the fluid that surrounds the blood cells and helps transport carbon dioxide, hormones and metabolic waste products. Red…
Movement and ambulation is a significant tool in reducing postsurgical complications. Movement increases muscle tone, stimulates circulation, increases vital capacity, and helps prevent deep vein thrombosis. (Lewis et al, 2015, p.356) While ambulation is not possible for an ORIF patient, active range of motion in unaffected limbs and core movement should be encouraged (Lewis et al, 2015, p.1528) Pain is among the top fears before surgeries and one of the biggest complaints afterwards.…
Distinct clinical manifestations of a PE include elevated heart rate, respiratory rate and SOB. During a PE, the lungs slowly start to dysfunction due to a build-up of fluid, the PE affects the gas exchange resulting in the body becoming hypoxic and SOB. The body tries to compensate by increasing the respiratory rate to get more oxygen in, resulting in the present of tachypnoea (Ireland, 2017). As the body becomes hypoxic the heart compensates by increasing the blood flow to circulate oxygen to…
4 tips for the follow-up care after Breast Cancer Surgery After the lumpectomy, the chances of your recovery are good and they will be pretty uneventful. Even most of the women are ready to get back to their regular physical activity in a period of five days after the surgery. Whereas, in the cases of mastectomies, which are more complicated, a patient usually requires an overnight stay in the hospital. They are also expected to take at least 20 to 30 days before they get back to their normal…
heart to beat very rapidly, such as running or playing sports, can increase a senior's risk of developing blood clots. A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that intense exercise poses risk for developing venous thrombosis, a condition that causes dangerous blood clots to form. If your loved one has heart problems, walking, swimming or a light aerobics class can provide a good workout without overworking the heart. Isometric Exercises Exercises that cause…
INTRO Polycythemia Vera (PV) is a slow growing blood cancer that causes the bone marrow to over produce blood cells. It is a chronic progressive Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) primarily characterized by an elevation of red blood cells ("Polycythemia Vera (PV)," 2014). SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Most people with PV don’t experience symptoms, but those who do will undergo headache, weakness, excessive sweating, painful swelling of one joint (often the big toe), difficulty breathing when you lie down,…