TREATING A PATIENT WITH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS

16:10 Patient status - ECG: Sinus tachycardia with signs of pulmonary hypertension. Heart rate: Appropriate. SpO2: 89%. Temp: 99 F (37 C) 17:06 A patient handoff was performed. Postoperative patients are at risk for complications such as atelectasis, pneumonia, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, constipation, paralytic ileus, and wound infection. This patient's pulmonary embolism (PE) is most likely the result of deep vein thrombosis related to surgery and decreased mobility. PE is a life-threatening medical emergency. Signs and symptoms range from dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, and tachynpnea to shock and syncope. The immediate objectives are to establish a diagnosis, administer anticoagulation, and stabilize the cardiopulmonary system. 0:52 You sat the patient up. It is correct to do so. 1:10 Patient status - ECG: Sinus tachycardia with signs of pulmonary hypertension. Heart rate: 106. Pulse: Present. Blood pressure: 148/89 mm Hg. Respiration: 24. Conscious state: Appropriate. SpO2: 95%. Temp: 99 F (37 C) 1:11 You identified the patient. To maintain patient safety, it is important that you quickly identify the patient.