Anesthesia Considerations Preoperative Management Contrera‚ Patterson‚ and Cushing (2014) discussed that the patients undergoing cardiac surgery should have a thorough preoperative assessment‚ including a history of medical conditions‚ and a complete physical examination. The preoperative evaluation should focus on the cardiovascular system‚ airway‚ pulmonary‚ neurologic‚ endocrine‚ renal‚ hepatic‚ and hematologic function (Contrera et al.‚ 2014). Avoid tachycardia precludes episodes of LA and pulmonary
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NURSING: The Postoperative Phase Postoperative care of the cardiac surgery patient is challenging in that changes can occur rapidly. The preoperative condition of the patient as well as intraoperative events should be considered in postoperative care. It is essential for the nurse to anticipate the possible complications so that appropriate interventions are initiated in a timely manner in order to ensure a positive outcome for the patient. There is a flurry of activity as the patient enters
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Dobutamine‚ a synthetic catecholamine bearing chemical structural resemblance to dopamine‚ is a beta-adrenoceptor agonist. It has remained the drug of choice in management of acute heart failure patients with systolic dysfunction. Mechanism of action: Clinically available preparations of dobutamine are a racemic mixture of (+) and (–) isomers and have complex pharmacological effects. While both isomers are full agonists at β1 and β2 receptors their effects on alpha receptors are contrasting. The
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Questions . Define the terms ischemia and infarction.
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Take Test: Test #2 10/25/12 11:32 PM 2012-FA-E1-KIN302-BE_KIN502-BG Contemporary Health Issues 2012-FA-E1-KIN302-BE_KIN502-BG Learning Activities Week 8 -- Infectious Diseases and Common Ailments Take Test: Test #2 Take Test: Test #2 Description Test #2 is a 50 point‚ multiple choice and True/False test covering chapters 7‚ 8‚ 9‚ 10‚ 11‚ and 12. You will only have on attempt at the test‚ so once you open it‚ you must complete it. Instructions Multiple Attempts Not allowed. This Test
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06/05/2011 IS ALCOHOL BENEFICIAL OR HARMFULL? Alcohol consumption is a very discussed topic because of its controversial ways and ideas people have of it. The number one reason it is worldwide discussed is because it is said to help people reduce the risk of coronary disease. It is said that a ¨pattern of regular consumption¨ at least three to four days per week can be associated with the lowest risk of
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Atrial fibrillation is an irregularity in the atria’s electrical impulses‚ causing a disorderly and rapid rhythm. Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (also termed intermittent atrial fibrillation) is occurrences of AF that spontaneously halt within 7 days of starting. Episodes of AF can last from a few seconds up to a few days in Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The sinoatrial (SA) node is the dominant pacemaker of the heart. Located
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Mount Carmel College of Nursing Columbus‚ Ohio Nursing 521: Advanced Pathophysiology CASE STUDY#1: CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Stephanie Barber September 21‚ 2011 INITIAL HISTORY: 66 year-old white male increasing shortness of breath over the last month noticed feet and ankles swelling by end of the day has occasional episodes of chest tightness has been waking up in the middle of the night with acute
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then it goes away. This occurs when myocardium cells‚ the muscle portion of your heart‚ are temporarily denied oxygen. At this stage they do not die‚ but maybe weakened. If left untreated and the disease continues‚ a serious condition known as myocardial infraction or commonly called a heart attack may occur. This can severely damage the heart’s functionality. Which in turn effects our well being. We should be educated about the risks that go along with our cardiovascular system. The most common
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NR 340 – Clinical Assessment Guide with NCP Organizer Student Name ____CP_____________________ Date _2/12/13_____ Pt Initials _MK_____ Medical Diagnosis #1: Multiple coronary artery disease Chief Complaint #1 Use Quotes: ”Shortness of breath and chest pain for over a month now” on 2/6/13 on day of Admission Chief Complaint #1 Use Quotes: “Pain 8/10” on day of your nursing care Prior Illnesses Hypertension‚ coronary artery disease‚ obesity‚ angina Family History Father
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