week 6 Flashcards

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cushing’s triad

A
  1. widened pulse pressure (increasing systolic)
  2. bradycardia
  3. irregular resp
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Considerations for ICP

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  • HOB at 30 degrees
  • log roll
  • no suctioning or oral care
  • head in neutral position
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3
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autonoomic dysreflexia

A

body is over-reacting & cannot regulate vitals

*sudden increase in BP & cardiac dysrythmia’s
*occurs in spinal cord injuries

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4
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where does autonomic dysreflexia typically occur

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spinal cord injuries above T6

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