Lab levels that I need to watch out for

Question 1

Hemoglobin

Answer 1

If below 7 then there is a problem and we cant treat them.

13- 18 is about normal

Question 2

Troponin

Answer 2

needs to be trending down. It can be high. Even as high as 330 but still needs to be trending down on the chart for us to treat them. Can be trending up but needs to not have labs ordered. If labs aren’t ordered then it means it must not be important to the doctors.

Question 3

Map

Answer 3

Needs to be above 65 in order for us to treat
This stands for mean arterial pressure

Question 4

Blood pressure

Answer 4

Need to watch out for if it is greater then 180 over 120

This is hypertensive crisis. Contact doctor immediately

Question 5

DVT’s and blood thinners

Answer 5

When there have been acute dvt’s we use the DVT book as guidance

Heparin drip is a blood thinner

The heparin drip prevents dvt’s and pulmonary embolisms