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collaborative care of compartment syndrome
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, Prompt accurate diagnosis
Remove cause of compression- removal of bandage, splint cast in half,
reduce traction weight
Reduce traction weight
If compartment syndrome suspected:
Do not elevate extremity above heart
Do not apply cold compresses or ice: Causes vasoconstriction and
reduced circulation to already compromised extremity
Fasciotomy (surgical decompression)- opening in fascia through skin and
SC tissue into effected compartment- can leave an open wound that is
usually packed and dressed daily, or a wound vac used
Complications from Compartment Syndrome
Infection
Persistent motor weakness
Volkmann Contracture- deformity of wrist, hand and fingers caused by
ischemia to forearm
Amputation
Lorazepam (Ativan)
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, Anticonvulsant- benzodiazepine
• For absence & myoclonic seizures
• MOA: stimulates gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter (an
inhibitory neurotransmitter), which then inhibits brain activity; this is what
causes the drowsy/calming effects
• Side effects: drowsiness, tolerance, dependence, respiratory depression,
GI effects
• Contraindication: liver or kidney disease
• For IV injection, administer slowly to avoid bradycardia
• If there is an overdose on benzodiazepines = give flumazenil (Romazicon)
Nursing considerations:
• Medications are not to be stopped abruptly as this can cause seizure
activity
Use with opioids can result in profound sedation, respiratory depression,
coma, and death
Therapeutic serum range: 50-240 ng/mL
sensory deficits of strokes
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• HEMIANOPIA - blindness in half of visual field of one or both eyes- rotate
plate, sweep eyes from left to right
• AGNOSIA- inability to recognize familiar objects
• APRAXIA -inability to perform previously learned tasks (hair combing or
eating)
• NEGLECT SYNDROME- R hemispheric stroke (only eating one side of
plate or using one side of body- look from side to side, touch affected side
, of body and dress affected side first)
• PAIN, DISCOMFORT
• ACUTE PAIN, NUMBNESS, STRANGE SENSATIONS
classic migraine
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Migraine with aura- sensation experienced right before a migraine or
seizure
-sparkly prisms, odors, flashing lights
-individual to each patient
risk factors r/t parkinson disease
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• RISK INCREASES WITH AGE (common after 60)
• MEN AT HIGHER RISK (more than 1.5x higher)
• LIVING IN RURAL AREA
• CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS (contribute to exposure to toxins)
Gabapentin
1-198 of 198
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collaborative care of compartment syndrome
Give this one a try later!
, Prompt accurate diagnosis
Remove cause of compression- removal of bandage, splint cast in half,
reduce traction weight
Reduce traction weight
If compartment syndrome suspected:
Do not elevate extremity above heart
Do not apply cold compresses or ice: Causes vasoconstriction and
reduced circulation to already compromised extremity
Fasciotomy (surgical decompression)- opening in fascia through skin and
SC tissue into effected compartment- can leave an open wound that is
usually packed and dressed daily, or a wound vac used
Complications from Compartment Syndrome
Infection
Persistent motor weakness
Volkmann Contracture- deformity of wrist, hand and fingers caused by
ischemia to forearm
Amputation
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Give this one a try later!
, Anticonvulsant- benzodiazepine
• For absence & myoclonic seizures
• MOA: stimulates gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter (an
inhibitory neurotransmitter), which then inhibits brain activity; this is what
causes the drowsy/calming effects
• Side effects: drowsiness, tolerance, dependence, respiratory depression,
GI effects
• Contraindication: liver or kidney disease
• For IV injection, administer slowly to avoid bradycardia
• If there is an overdose on benzodiazepines = give flumazenil (Romazicon)
Nursing considerations:
• Medications are not to be stopped abruptly as this can cause seizure
activity
Use with opioids can result in profound sedation, respiratory depression,
coma, and death
Therapeutic serum range: 50-240 ng/mL
sensory deficits of strokes
Give this one a try later!
• HEMIANOPIA - blindness in half of visual field of one or both eyes- rotate
plate, sweep eyes from left to right
• AGNOSIA- inability to recognize familiar objects
• APRAXIA -inability to perform previously learned tasks (hair combing or
eating)
• NEGLECT SYNDROME- R hemispheric stroke (only eating one side of
plate or using one side of body- look from side to side, touch affected side
, of body and dress affected side first)
• PAIN, DISCOMFORT
• ACUTE PAIN, NUMBNESS, STRANGE SENSATIONS
classic migraine
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Migraine with aura- sensation experienced right before a migraine or
seizure
-sparkly prisms, odors, flashing lights
-individual to each patient
risk factors r/t parkinson disease
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• RISK INCREASES WITH AGE (common after 60)
• MEN AT HIGHER RISK (more than 1.5x higher)
• LIVING IN RURAL AREA
• CERTAIN OCCUPATIONS (contribute to exposure to toxins)
Gabapentin
