thrombophlebitis - inflammation of a vein with clot formation
Lorazepam (Ativan) - status epilepticus, sedation, alcoholic, anxiety, hypotension
DON'T GIVE IF PREGNANT
RISK 4 ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
Co2(respiratory) is compensating - Lungs
wash hands for at least - 20 seconds
Airborne precautions - TB, measles, varicella
Put pt in single pt room
Negative pressure room
N 95 mask, hepa
Antidote for Coumadin - Vit k
Central Line Bundle - - Hand hygiene prior to catheter insertion
- Sterile barrier precautions- cap, mask, sterile gown and gloves, sterile drape
- Chlorhexidine skin antisepsis
- Avoidance of femoral site
- Daily review of line necessity with prompt removal of unecessary lines
Clean needless connector - For 15secs
, Clean skin let dry COMPLETELY BEFORE INSERTING IV don't fan or blow
contact precautions - C diff
Wear gloves and gown
Droplet precautions - Mumps, influenza
Wear eye protection
Mask
Put patient in private room
Pt wears mask wen leaving room
Elastomeric pump - Balloon pump used for
Chemotherapy
Antibiotics
Pain meds
Full compensation - pH is normal, pCO2 AND HCO3 are abnormal
Hco3(metabolic) is compensating - Kidneys
Heparin - Anticoagulant (blood thinner)
Treats blood clots, DVT
Heparin - blood thinner prevents dvt, swelling, pain, warmth