Closed Fracture - complications
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-compartment syndrome
- Fat embolism syndrome (femur fractures, long bones)
hemodialysis (HD)
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- Common for BP to drop
- Hold BP meds until after dialysis
Stroke- Dysphagia
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-Difficulty swallowing due to impaired function of the mouth, tongue,
palate, pharynx and upper esophagus
-malnutrition, dehydration and infection are common
-inability to eat at a normal speed w/o coughing or choking
-risk for aspiration, pneumonia
-patient must be observed for coughing, food dribbling, pooling in mouth
-tuck chin to chest when swallowing
-thick liquids/ pureed foods
- no straws
Hepatic Failure
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, -portal obstruction
-ascites
-infection / peritonitis
-GI varices
- cirrhosis
- Edema
- Vitamin deficiency and anemia
-Ammonia builds up --> GIVE LACTULOSE- to poop out ammonina, pt.
will have diarrhea
-restrict sodium
Priority Labs with ARDS
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O2
CO2
Radiation Mouth
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- alterations in oral mucosa secondary to radiation
-mouth sores
-hard to swallow/ speak
-decreased salivation
-xerostomia (dryness)
-change in taste
-use coating agents (these meds coat the lining of mouth)
-topical painkillers
-avoid painful foods
Give this one a try later!
-compartment syndrome
- Fat embolism syndrome (femur fractures, long bones)
hemodialysis (HD)
,Give this one a try later!
- Common for BP to drop
- Hold BP meds until after dialysis
Stroke- Dysphagia
Give this one a try later!
-Difficulty swallowing due to impaired function of the mouth, tongue,
palate, pharynx and upper esophagus
-malnutrition, dehydration and infection are common
-inability to eat at a normal speed w/o coughing or choking
-risk for aspiration, pneumonia
-patient must be observed for coughing, food dribbling, pooling in mouth
-tuck chin to chest when swallowing
-thick liquids/ pureed foods
- no straws
Hepatic Failure
Give this one a try later!
, -portal obstruction
-ascites
-infection / peritonitis
-GI varices
- cirrhosis
- Edema
- Vitamin deficiency and anemia
-Ammonia builds up --> GIVE LACTULOSE- to poop out ammonina, pt.
will have diarrhea
-restrict sodium
Priority Labs with ARDS
Give this one a try later!
O2
CO2
Radiation Mouth
Give this one a try later!
- alterations in oral mucosa secondary to radiation
-mouth sores
-hard to swallow/ speak
-decreased salivation
-xerostomia (dryness)
-change in taste
-use coating agents (these meds coat the lining of mouth)
-topical painkillers
-avoid painful foods
