Cations and Anions
Cations and Anions TERMS Anionss Cations QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium are four major cations in the body. Important anions are bicarbonate, chloride, phosphate,…
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Fluid Compartments
Fluid Compartments TERMS Extracellular fluid Interstitial fluid Intracellular fluid Transcellular fluid QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The body can be divided into two major fluid compartments, the intracellular and…
Osmolality and Passive Transport
Osmolality and Passive Transport TERMS Diffusion Osmolality Osmolarity Osmois QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Passive transport depends on the concentration of fluids. Two examples of passive transportation are diffusion…
Active Transport
Active Transport TERMS Concentration gradient Primary active transport Secondary active transport QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD Active transport involves the use of energy to move molecules and is divided…
The Cell Membrane
The Cell Membrane TERMS Cell QUICK LOOK AT THE CHAPTER AHEAD The cell is the smallest functional unit of the body. In this chapter we briefly explore the cell’s function…
Fistula Management
Introduction Clinical Presentation and Classification Etiologic Factors Medical Management Maintenance of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Measures to Minimize Fistula Output Control of Infection Definition of the Fistula Tract Nutritional Support…
Nursing Management of the Patient with Percutaneous Tubes
Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy Tubes Comparative Complication Rates Routine Tube Care Managing Skin Complications Hypertrophic Granulation Tube Replacement Pediatric Considerations Nephrostomy Tubes Biliary Tubes Conclusions Percutaneous tube placement into body organs…
Fecal and Urinary Stoma Construction
Fecal Stoma Construction Stoma Maturation Stoma Construction Types End Stoma Loop Stoma Loop–End Stoma Anatomic Classification Duodenostomy Jejunostomy Ileostomy Cecostomy Colostomy Mucous Fistula Urinary Stoma Construction Types Ureterostomy Ileal Conduit…
Diseases that Lead to a Fecal Stoma: Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Etiology Risk Factors Screening Presentation/Workup Treatment Algorithms Surgical Management: Colon Cancer Surgical Management: Rectal Cancer Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Therapy Other Cancers of the Colon and Rectum Carcinoid Tumors…
Stoma Complications
Early Complications Mucocutaneous Separation Stomal Necrosis Stomal Retraction Late Complications Stomal Stenosis Stomal Prolapse Stomal Trauma Parastomal Hernia Conclusions Complications following the surgical creation of an ostomy are a significant…
