Conductive Hearing Loss
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interruption of transmission of sound through external auditory canal and
middle ear
Cataracts
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, proteins clump behind lens causing clouding
Symptoms:
- Dimmed, blurred, or misty vision
- Glare and light sensitivity
- Loss of color perception
- Halo that appears around lights
Venous Ulcers
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also known as stasis ulcers
Etiology:
- Venous hypertension
First indicator:
- Discoloration and thickening of the skin (lipodermatosclerosis)
Clinical Manifestations:
- Usually on medial aspect of lower leg
- Flat or shallow craters
- Irregular borders
Diabetic Foot Lesions
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Risk Factors:
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Foot deformity
- Peripheral arterial disease
- History of previous foot lesions
, Clinical Manifestations:
- Lesions are bilateral, symmetric, and located on plantar surface of foot
- Diminished or absent vibratory and temperature sensation
What are preventative strategies for pressure injuries?
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1. Daily skin inspection
2. Skin should NOT be rubbed or massaged over bony prominences
3. Incontinent patients - use mild cleanser, warm water, and topical barriers
immediately after cleaning
4. Pillows under calves to lift feet and heels off bed
5. Use pressure-reducing support surfaces
6. NO moisture
Cerumen Impaction
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buildup of ear wax
- interferes with passage of sound vibrations affecting the ability to hear
and communicate
Symptoms:
- hearing loss
- feeling of fullness in ear
- itching
- tinnitus
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interruption of transmission of sound through external auditory canal and
middle ear
Cataracts
Give this one a try later!
, proteins clump behind lens causing clouding
Symptoms:
- Dimmed, blurred, or misty vision
- Glare and light sensitivity
- Loss of color perception
- Halo that appears around lights
Venous Ulcers
Give this one a try later!
also known as stasis ulcers
Etiology:
- Venous hypertension
First indicator:
- Discoloration and thickening of the skin (lipodermatosclerosis)
Clinical Manifestations:
- Usually on medial aspect of lower leg
- Flat or shallow craters
- Irregular borders
Diabetic Foot Lesions
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Risk Factors:
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Foot deformity
- Peripheral arterial disease
- History of previous foot lesions
, Clinical Manifestations:
- Lesions are bilateral, symmetric, and located on plantar surface of foot
- Diminished or absent vibratory and temperature sensation
What are preventative strategies for pressure injuries?
Give this one a try later!
1. Daily skin inspection
2. Skin should NOT be rubbed or massaged over bony prominences
3. Incontinent patients - use mild cleanser, warm water, and topical barriers
immediately after cleaning
4. Pillows under calves to lift feet and heels off bed
5. Use pressure-reducing support surfaces
6. NO moisture
Cerumen Impaction
Give this one a try later!
buildup of ear wax
- interferes with passage of sound vibrations affecting the ability to hear
and communicate
Symptoms:
- hearing loss
- feeling of fullness in ear
- itching
- tinnitus
