Agonal rhythm, 427.89 Asystole, 427.5 Atrial fibrillation, 427.31 Atrial flutter, 427.32 Cardiac rhythms/arrhythmias, 427.9 First-degree AV block, 426.11 Idioventricular rhythm, 426.89 Junctional/nodal, 427.89 Premature atrial contractions, 427.61 Premature ventricular contractions,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
