Hematological System

Hematological System
Presentation by:Joyce Smith RN BSN

Functions of Blood
Bone Marrow
Blood Components
Spleen
Lymph System
Liver
Normal Clotting Mechanism
Gerontological Considerations
Anticoagulants
Thrombolytic
Key Symptoms
Health History
Physical Assessment
Skin
Head & Neck
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Renal & Urinary
Musculoskeletal
CNS
Psychosocial
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Reticulocyte Count
Hemoglobin Electrophoresis
Coombs’ Test
Serum Ferritin
Bleeding Time
Prothrombin Time
International Normalized Ratio
Partial Thromboplastin Time
Bone Marrow Aspiration
Nursing Responsibilities

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Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Myocardial Infarction

Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Myocardial Infarction
Presentation by: Joyce Smith RN, BSN

Coronary Artery Disease
Signs and Symptoms
Medical Treatment
Myocardial Infarction
Complications of an MI
Risk Factors
Causes
Assessment for Chest Pain
EKG Changes of an MI
Medical Treatment
Angioplasty
Nursing Interventions For MI
Cardiopulmonary Arrest
Objective Symptoms
Diagnostic Tests

* History
* Physical
* EKG
* Enzymes after emergency treatment
Implementation

* CPR
* ABC’s
* IV for administration of drugs
* ABG’s frequently
* Give Lidocaine, etc.
* Watch for hypoxia, arrythmias, acidosis, and hypokalemia
* Monitor labs
* Assess LOC, skin color, temp, pulses, seizures, pupil changes
* Observe for complications (rib fractures, tamponade, pneumothorax)
* Give emotional support to the family

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Disorders of Venous Circulation

Disorders of Venous Circulation

Presentation contains:
Venous Thrombosis, Chronic Venous Insufficiency,
Varicose Veins
Pathophysiology: Virchow’s Triangle
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
DVT Manifestations
Homan’s Sign
Major Complications of Thrombophlebitis
Chronic venous insufficiency
Pulmonary embolism
Superficial Vein Thrombosis (SVT)
SVT Manifestations
Collaborative Care: Thrombophlebitis
Lab & Diagnostics
Conservative Therapy: SVT
Conservative Therapy: DVT
Medications
Anti-inflammatories
Anticoagulants
Thrombolytics
Antibiotics
Anti-inflammatories
Surgery
Nursing Process
Nursing Diagnoses
Pain
Ineffective Tissue Perfusion
Impaired Physical Mobility
Other Nursing Dx
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Clinical Manifestions
Complication: Ulcer development
Assessment: Lab & Diagnostics
Possible Nursing Diagnoses
Nursing Interventions/Teaching
Other Interventions
Medications: Topical Agents &/or Antibiotics
Varicose Veins
Pathophysiology
Normal vs Abnormal
Collaborative Interventions


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