Perfusion Flashcards
Exam 2
What happens during the first breath?
pulmonary alveoli open
pressure in pulmonary tissue decreases
blood from R side of heart rushes to fill alveolar capillaries
decreased R side pressure
increased L side pressure increases
how to check perfusion
cap. refill, skin color/temp, level of consciousness, I&O, HR, O2 sat.,
Congenital heart defects:
in structures of great vessels, persistence of fetal structure, irregular rhythm, heart muscle deterioration
Acquired heart defects:
infection, autoimmune response, environment, familial tendencies
LUB
S1
closure of the mitral and tricuspid valve
DUB
S2
aortic and pulmonic closure
Systole
ventricular contraction
Diastole
ventricular relaxion
S3
occurs right after S2
Ventricular gallop
“Kentucky”
S4
right before S1
atrial gallop
“Tennessee”
Where is the child heart located?
<7 years, heart lies more horizontal, apex is higher in the chest
Below 4th intercostal space
Why are infants at a greater risk for heart failure?
immature heart is more sensitive to Vol. and pressure overload
less Dev. muscle fibers= limited functional capacity
less compliance, reduced stroke vol.
Focused heart assessment means:
Inspect- nutritional state, color, chest deformities, unusual pulsations, skin color changes when crying, sweating?, skin compared in all extremities, periorbital edema?
Palpate- chest, abdomen, peripheral pulses
Auscultation- HR, sounds, rhythm
Hepatosplenomegaly
R side under rib cage-liver
L side under rib- spleen
liver starts to drop down due to fluid buildup
Stop palpation if you feel the spleen
Hwat is the purpose of the Cardiac Catheterization?
information regarding O2 sat and pressure in the chambers, CO and function, vascular resistance, cardiac response to meds. and exercise
WHat is done in the cardiac cetheterization?
radiopaque catheter introduced into heart chambers through femoral vessel in children, radial in adults, umbilical in neonates
observed using fluoroscopy
Nursing care for Pre Cath.
bassline vitals, accurate height and weight, Hx allergies, ANY infection, assess/mark pedal pulses, NPO 4-6 hrs. before
Nursing care post Cath.
Pulse monitor, pressure dressing over cath. site, vitals, assess bleeding, assess neurovascular status of lower extremities, temp, cap refill, color of extremity, I&O, keep in bed for 6-8 hours after