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stop/rest
relaxation techniques
tailor program to level of tolerance (level 2-3 on dyspnea scale)
breathing retraining-pursed lip, diaphragmatic, GOAL:decrease demand for O2, make breathing easier |
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stop/rest
take vital signs
notify MD and RN and present signs/symptoms
NTG/O2 will need MD prescription
12 Lead EKG |
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| treatment of lighheadedness |
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Definition
monitor vital signs with positional changes;
if orthostatic hypotension, ask MD if TED hose, ace wraps, or ab binder can be used;
lie pt. back down if sitting;
sit pt. down if standing or march in place if standing |
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| vestibular rehab-repositioning procedures; habituation exercises; functional training |
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| treatment of intermittent claudication |
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| continue program to pt. tolerance (rest and then continue, rest and then continue, etc.) to increase efficiency of blood distribution to muscles, improve O2 extraction to trained muscles |
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RICE
Jobst compression pumps (clear of DVT)
compression stockings (clear of DVT)
massage (don't perform if CHF or DVT)
ace bandages (clear of DVT)
HOLD TREATMENT IF DVT IS SUSPECTED |
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rest
tailor treatment session to decrease workload
hold treatment if Hgb < 8 |
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Definition
stop/rest
place pt. in supine if you don't suspect autonomic dysreflexia
monitor vital signs
notify MD/RN |
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Definition
coronary artery disease;
BP, pulse, signs/symptoms |
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Definition
coronary artery disease;
BP, pulse, signs/symptoms |
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Definition
myocardial infarction;
BP, HR, signs, symptoms of angina, O2 saturation, EKG |
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Definition
coronary artery bypass graft;
symptoms of angina, BP, SpO2, HR, RR, incision, sternal precautions |
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Definition
congestive heart failure;
HR, BP, O2 saturation, watch for increase in HR with decrease in BP (orthostatic hypotension)
note: BL LE edema |
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Definition
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Term
| valve replacement monitor |
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Definition
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Definition
peripheral vascular disease;
signs/symptoms of intermittent claudication, cyanosis, feelings of cold, numbness, signs of DVT, edema, absence of pulses |
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Definition
inflammation of lungs;
RR, SpO2, HR, tachypnea |
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Definition
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Definition
loss of tension in lung tissue (no gas exchange);
SpO2, dyspnea on exertion, RR, cyanosis |
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Definition
| RR, SpO2, cyanosis, decreased exercise tolerance |
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Term
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Definition
| RR, SpO2, cyanosis and digital clubbing, exertional dyspnea, sustained chronic cough with mucous production |
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Term
| restrictive diseases monitor |
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Definition
decreased lung volume (pulmonary fibrosis, asbestosis);
RR, SpO2, dry non-productive coughs (except for asbestosis) and HR |
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Term
| pulmonary embolism monitor |
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Definition
| SOB, tachypnea, tachycardia, chest pain |
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Definition
cerebrovascular accident;
BP, c/o headache, HR, vision changes, tremors, weakness, seizures |
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Definition
transient ischemic attack;
BP, c/o of headache, HR, vision changes, tremors, weakness, seizures |
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Definition
BP, HR, c/o lightheadedness, SpO2, signs of DVT or PE, sensory/motor changes;
orthostatic hypotension with paralysis;
autonomic dysreflexia-caused by noxious stimuli (especially T5 and above), vasoconstriction with high BP and low HR --> LIFE THREATENING!
remediate noxious stimuli |
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Term
| peripheral nerve injury monitor |
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Definition
| sensation and motor (strength, coordination) changes |
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Term
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Definition
| confusion, lethargy, changes in mental function, sensation and circulation deficits |
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Definition
| HR (for tachycardia), increased sweating, heat intolerance, fatigue, tremor, nervousness, dyspnea, weight loss |
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depression of body metabolism;
HR (for bradycardia), dyspnea |
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