19. Diagnostic Concepts of Oxygenation and Ventilation
PULMONARY PERFUSION I. Definition A. Movement of mixed venous blood through the pulmonary capillary bed for the purpose of gas exchange between the blood and alveolar air II. The pulmonary…
47. Diabetic Emergencies
Diabetic ketoacidosis, 250.30 Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketosis, 250.20 Hypoglycemia, 251.2 DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS (DKA) I. Definition A. A state of intracellular dehydration that results from elevated blood glucose levels B. Hyperglycemia increases…
85. Managing the Surgical Patient
PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT I. History and physical examination—special emphasis on identification of undiagnosed cardiopulmonary disease A. Past medical history B. Past surgical history C. Family history D. Psychosocial history E. Allergies…
81. Chest, Abdominal, and Eye Trauma
Angina, 413.9 Aortic rupture, 441.5 Cardiac tamponade, 423.9 Collapsed lung, 518.0 Flail chest, 807.4 Lacerated liver, 864.05 Myocardial infarction, 410.8 Penetrating eye trauma, 871.7 Renal injuries, 866.00 Rib fractures, 807.0…
79. Wound Management
TYPES OF WOUNDS—DEFINITIONS I. Acute A. Acute surgical: clean or contaminated after surgery B. Traumatic wound: clean or contaminated II. Chronic ulcers A. Arterial: ischemia associated with various types of…
77. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
Acid-base disorders, 276.4 Hypercalcemia, 275.42 Hyperkalemia, 276.7 Hypermagnesemia, 275.2 Hypernatremia, 276.0 Hyperphosphatemia, 275.3 Hypocalcemia, 275.41 Hypokalemia, 276.8 Hypomagnesemia, 275.2 Hyponatremia, 276.1 Hypophosphatemia, 275.3 Metabolic acidosis, 276.2 Metabolic alkalosis, 276.3 Respiratory…
78. Poisoning and Drug Toxicities
Acetaminophen toxicity, 965.4 Alcohol (ethanol) toxicity, 980.0 Antiarrhythmic drug overdose, 972.0 Anticoagulant overdose, 964.2 Antidepressant toxicity, 969.0 Antipsychotic toxicity, 969.3 Barbiturate overdose, 967.0 Benzodiazepine overdose, 969.4 Beta blocker overdose, 972.0…
76. Nutritional Considerations
NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT I. Basic laboratory measurements A. Serum albumin 1. Less than 3.5 g/dl indicates protein malnutrition 2. Expect edema if less than 2.7 g/dl 3. Albumin is a principal…
71. Headache
Headache, 784.0 I. Definition A. Subjective sensation of pain involving the scalp, cranium, or cerebrum, with or without associated symptoms B. Head pain may be explained as resulting from distortion,…
70. Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Allergic rhinitis, 477.9 Bell’s palsy, 351.0 Central and branch retinal artery obstruction, 362.30 Conjunctivitis, 372.30 Corneal abrasion, 918.1 Diabetic retinopathy, 362.01 Epiglottitis, 464.30 Epistaxis, 784.7 Glaucoma, 365.9 Otitis externa, 380.10…
