TQ Flashcards
what is indicated for a pt with a chronic cough- not responding to abx
transtracheal wash
needle insertion for pericardiocentesis.. goes in where
right side of heart.. fewer coronary vessel
transtracheal irritation, trauma, acute dyspnea, iatrogenic infection are possible but rare in…
transtracheal washes
most common mistakes made with controlled tracheostomy?
making incision too small
applying too much suction during bone marrow aspiration causes
dilution of marrow sample with blood
pt presented with true cardiac tamponade is usually
tachycardic
thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis, abdominocentesis fluid samples.. which 2 tubes
red and lavender
best position of pt for abdominocentesis
standing
what is performed to address pneumothorax
thoracocentesis
stay sutures are used with
tracheostomy
heavy sedation or general anesthesia used for what procedure
thoracostomy tube placement
rosenthal and illinois needles used for what procedure
bone marrow aspiration
potential complication of thoracocentesis
lung lacerations
what to do during pericardiocentesis.. continuous?
EKG monitoring
if you improperly use a 3 way stop cock during thoracocentesis
acute pneumothorax
bone marrow aspirate indicated in patient with
nonregenerated anemia
what is indicated in emergency airway obstruction
slash tracheostomy
second intention healing
wound left open and not closed surgically
what is required in order for proper healing to occur
reduction
when using splints and casts the cardinal rule is
the joint proximal and distal to the injury must be immobilized
simple padded bandage aka
modified robert jones
modified robert jones is used to
reduce post-op swelling
what sling is used to stabilize craniodorsal coxofemoral luxations
ehmer sling
ehmer sling- femoral joint must be adducted and thigh
abducted
