Complications/signs Flashcards
Air embolism
tachycardia dyspnea hypotension cyanosis decreased level of consciousness
Catheter embolism
decrease in bp pain along the vein weak, rapid puls cyanosis of the nail beds loss of consciousness
Circulatory overload
increased BP distended jugular veins rapid breathing dyspnea moist cough and crackles
electrolyte overload
signs depend on that particular electrolyte
hematoma
ecchymosis, immediate swelling and leakage of blood at the site and hard and painful lumps at the site
infection
Local: redness, swelling, and drainage at the site
systemic: chills, fever, malaise, headache, nausea, vomiting, backache, tachycardia
infiltration
edema, pain, and coolness at the site
phlebitis
heat, redness, tenderness at the site
thrombophlebitis
hard and cordlike vein
heat, redness, tenderness at site
tissue damage
skin color changes, sloughing of the skin, discomfort at the site
What patients should NOT receive Lactated Ringer’s solution?
Renal failure patients
What patient usually does NOT receive dextrose (glucose) solutions?
Diabetes mellitus
What patients are at an increased risk of circulatory overload? Cannot tolerate excessive fluid volume.
respiratory, cardia, renal or liver disease, older and very young persons
