CEN cardiology cont Flashcards
S/S of cardiac tamponade 9 things
- becks triad
- kussmauls sings
- pulsus paradoxus
- small EKC amplitude
- electrical alterans
- tachycardia
- anxiousness
- risk of PEA
- restlessness
becks triad is
JVD, hypotension, muffled heart sounds
Kussmaul Sign is
increased JVD on inspiration
Pulsus paradozus is
decrease in BP upon inspiration
electrical alternans is
alternating amplitude of QRS complex
TX of pericardial tamponade is 3 things
- needle pericardiocentesis (subxiphoid)
2. thoracotomy for
TX of pericardial tamponade is 3 things
- needle pericardiocentesis (subxiphoid)
- thoracotomy for pericardial window
- support BP with pressors
peripheral artery disease 5 S/S
shiny skin, hair loss, constant excruciating burning pain, cold extremity, decreased pulses or pulseless
DX of PAD
Ankle bracial index (ABI) 0.9-1.3
TX for PAD 2 things
Do not elevate the limb
prepare for embolectomy for critical limb ischemia
PVD is caused by
damage to venous valces
S/S of PVD is 4 things
leg pain, delayed wound healing, cellulitis, and ulcers
DVT is
a clot in a peripheral vein in the pelvis, thigh, or lower leg d/t sluggish blood flow
Risk factors for DVT is
Virchows Triad (venous stasis, vein damage, hypercoagulability
three TX for DVT are
elevate extremity, compression, and anticoagulants