12. Adjunct Equipment/Devices
INTRA-AORTIC BALLOON PUMP I. Overview A. Introduced in late 1960s, primarily for patients with cardiogenic shock B. Classified as an assist device and designed to do the following: 1. Increase…
42. Renal Insufficiency and Failure
Acute renal failure, 584.9 Chronic renal failure, 585.9 ACUTE RENAL FAILURE I. Definition A sudden decrease in renal function resulting in the inability to excrete metabolic waste products such as…
74. Psychosocial Problems in Acute Care
Anxiety,300.00 Delirium, 780.09 Depression, 311. Substance abuse, 305.90 VIOLENCE I. Definitions A. Violence: direct verbal or physical attack on another person B. Assault: threat to do another person physical harm…
68. Integumentary Disorders
Cellulitis, 682.9 Dermatitis medicamentosa (drug eruption), 693.0 Herpes zoster (shingles), 053.9 Integumentary disorders, 709.9 GENERAL I. History A. Presenting complaint 1. Presenting lesion 2. Onset and progression B. Past and…
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…
