Circulation pg 1301-1305 Flashcards
1
Q
What are some vascular interventions for promoting circulation
A
elevate legs except with cardiac dysfunction patients
exercise legs
change position often
avoid resting at a knee flexion of 15 degrees or higher
2
Q
What are some cardiac interventions for promoting circulation
A
position in high fowlers
monitor I/O
3
Q
What is a device that can be used to decrease the risk for DVT
A
sequential compression device
4
Q
What is a med commonly used to prevent DVT
A
enoxaparin (lovenox)
5
Q
What are some considerations for adminiistering lovenox
A
dont expel the air bubble
give in anterior-lateral or posterior lateral abdomin
dont use with other heparins
