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1. For what disease should you do the Allen's test?
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2. When should you be concerned about premature ventricular contraction?
Second left intercostal space
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
Explain procedure - stress importance of reporting symptoms. INSTRUCT The PATIENT NO TO EAT DRINK OR SMOKE AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE The TEST. EVALUATE PATIENTS HISTORY FOR ANY CARDIAC CONDITIONS OR MEDICATIONS THAT MAY INTERFERE WITH The TEST!!! (No va
Elderly - hypothyroidism - renal dysfunction - dehydration - HYPOKALEMIA - hypomagnesemia - or hypercalcemia. Patients with abnormal potassium levels have a higher risk because hypokalemia makes the heart more sensitive to digoxin.
3. What are the treatments/ S&S of peripheral venous disease?
Must be flushed 1x/month with heparin and between treatments.
If you feel lightheaded - dizzy - or heart palpitations but feel no shock from the ICD.
Varicose veins - elevate legs - weight reduction - brawny in color - ted hose - topical steroids - ulcers - and skin color changes.
This noninvasive test takes 24 hours and causes no discomfort. Electrodes are applied to your body - you need to log your activities for a 24 hour period (walking - sleeping - urinating - physical symptoms - and medications). Don't tamper with the mo
4. What are signs and symptoms of an MI?
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm
Crushing chest pain that lasts 30 mins or longer and may radiate to the neck - shoulders - or jaw - diaphoresis - nausea - and SOB.
Trendelenburg position for insertion. Pt holds breath to prevent air from entering sinus tract.
5. What causes secondary hypertension?
Steroid treatment or a pregnant woman who is retaining water.
Pallor - diaphoresis - tachypnea - severe tearing chest pain radiating to back - PULSES In ARMS Are STRONG BUT LEG PULSES Are WEAK - low SP02.
Check for response - activate ERS - open airway head tilt chin lift - check breathing (5-10 sec) - give 2 breaths (1 sec) with visible chest rise - checks brachial pulse (5-10 sec) - locates CPR finger position - deliver 1st cycle of compressions (30
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.
6. What is cardioversion?
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7. What is important to remember when taking care of patients with compression devices?
Constipation or MAY CAUSE ANKLES TO SWELL (call healthcare provider).
Give furosemide (lasix) 40-60 mg IV - O2 administration - morphine sulfate 3-5 mg IV - have patient sit up with feet lowered (decreases venous return to the heart) - nitroglycerin given sublingual or IV - and rotating tourniquets (can reduce intratho
A monitor with four dual electrodes that are applied to the patients neck and thorax.
You need to maintain use of those devices continually except when the patient is ambulating - bathing - or during physical therapy or skin assessment.
8. What are the nursing interventions for a pt. with ventricular tachycardia?
Check for response - activate ERS - open airway head tilt chin lift - check breathing (5-10 sec) - give 2 breaths (1 sec) with visible chest rise - checks brachial pulse (5-10 sec) - locates CPR finger position - deliver 1st cycle of compressions (30
(1st) Assess LOC - (2nd) if unconscious= begin CPR - and (3rd) Notify physician.
Give furosemide (lasix) 40-60 mg IV - O2 administration - morphine sulfate 3-5 mg IV - have patient sit up with feet lowered (decreases venous return to the heart) - nitroglycerin given sublingual or IV - and rotating tourniquets (can reduce intratho
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).
9. What are the nursing interventions for a patient in complete heart block?
Feeling of fullness in head - tightness around shirt collar - or rings/jewelry that suddenly seem tight - swelling in face - hands - arms - and swollen/cyanotic lips - dyspnea - coughing - hoarseness - chest pain - hemotysis - visable collateral ches
(1st) Assess the client for S&S of decreased cardiac output and Notify physician (2nd).
Elderly - hypothyroidism - renal dysfunction - dehydration - HYPOKALEMIA - hypomagnesemia - or hypercalcemia. Patients with abnormal potassium levels have a higher risk because hypokalemia makes the heart more sensitive to digoxin.
You need to maintain use of those devices continually except when the patient is ambulating - bathing - or during physical therapy or skin assessment.
10. What is a major complication of central line placement?
Low pitched sounds such as S3 and S4 and the murmur of mitral stenosis. BEL(low)L
Must be flushed 1x/month with heparin and between treatments.
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
Pneumothorax and will end up with chest tube to help reinflate lung.
11. What should you remember while taking care of someone with a peripheral arterial occlusion?
NO TED HOSE - NO SHEETS/BLANKETS - NO COMPRESSION DEVICES - (TEACH NO OPEN TOES SHOES). Lambs wool is okay!
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).
Hematuria (tea or coca cola colored) - nosebleeds - gingival bleeding (no medicated mouth wash - flossing - or lemon glycerin swabs) - and bruising (assess for abuse w/o caregiver).
Protamine Sulfate
12. Test ending in Gram=?
Fatigue - JVD - Increased peripheral venous pressure - ascites - anorexia/complaints of GI distress - cyanosis - and dependent edema.
Iodine
Elderly - hypothyroidism - renal dysfunction - dehydration - HYPOKALEMIA - hypomagnesemia - or hypercalcemia. Patients with abnormal potassium levels have a higher risk because hypokalemia makes the heart more sensitive to digoxin.
Lower left sternal border
13. What should be taught upon discharge for someone going home on coumadin as a result of a PE?
Second left intercostal space
A fluid accumulation in the pericardial space that compromises cardiac function. It is considered a medical emergency and is a hemodynamic consequence of blood or excess fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac. Common causes are surgical or traumat
High pitched sounds like S1 and S2 (pericardial friction rubs - aortic/mitral regurgitation murmurs). DIAPH(high)ragm
Need for follow up blood tests - Need to take oral warfarin for at least 3 months - and to reduce current risk encourage weight loss - smoking cessation - and regular exercise.
14. What is the hallmark clinical finding associated with pericarditis?
Pneumothorax and will end up with chest tube to help reinflate lung.
An enlarged space indicates fluid accumulation in the pericardial sac.
Whether the patients ulnar and radial arteries are patent.
Pericardial friction rub: A high pitched squeaking or grating sound during cardiac contraction. It is typically best heard when the patient sits - leans forward - and breaths out.
15. Where should you place your stethescope to find the ERB's Point?
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
(S1 - S2) Third left intercostal space
Inspect pulses on chest - inspect the internal jugular veins - palpate the apical pulse - palpate the carotid arteries - and auscultate the heart sounds.
ST segment elevation (STEMI)
16. What is an air embolism?
Totally disorganized - chaotic pattern - and no discernible waves or complexes.
When a large air bubble blocks blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery.
D/C the med and call the doctor.
Constipation or MAY CAUSE ANKLES TO SWELL (call healthcare provider).
17. What is pericarditis?
An inflammation of the pericardium. It may result in MI.
Left sternal border
The physician injects a local anesthetic into the site - inserts a catheter - and threads it through the artery into the left side of the heart or through a vein into the right side of the heart to your lungs. Next - a dye is injected which may cause
When they occur >6 per minute or occurring 2 or more in a row (bigeminy or trigeminy=on way out).
18. What will a leg with arterial insufficiency look like?
Used to look at vessels. A local anesthetic is injected and a catheter is inserted into a vessel in the area and advanced as necessary. A contrast medium is injected into the vessel than a series of xrays follow. Any flushing sensation/nausea/ or unu
Lowers BP and makes heart beat stronger. SE: flushed face.
Hair loss - muscle mass loss - pallor when elevated - dependent rubor - and prolonged cap refill time.
When not visable - place the patient in the left lateral position - ask them to exhale fully and stop breathing for a few seconds.
19. Should the tubing for a venous access port be included under the dressing site?
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20. What should you observe for in someone on bleeding precautions?
Hematuria (tea or coca cola colored) - nosebleeds - gingival bleeding (no medicated mouth wash - flossing - or lemon glycerin swabs) - and bruising (assess for abuse w/o caregiver).
This noninvasive test takes 24 hours and causes no discomfort. Electrodes are applied to your body - you need to log your activities for a 24 hour period (walking - sleeping - urinating - physical symptoms - and medications). Don't tamper with the mo
CPR should be done. No defibrillation bc no rhythm to shock (heart already depolarized).
Difficulty breathing - pain in midchest and shoulder - pale - nausea - and light headedness.
21. What is superior vena cava syndrome?
When: using anticoagulants - liver disease - decrease in platelets (less than 150 -000) - hemophilia - using thrombolytic meds - DIC - CA - HIV - chemo - bone marrow problems - and ASA/NSAIDS.
A complication from a venous access device or port. It is a blockage of the superior vena cava preventing superior blood flow from reaching the heart.
Steroid treatment or a pregnant woman who is retaining water.
Pericardial friction rub: A high pitched squeaking or grating sound during cardiac contraction. It is typically best heard when the patient sits - leans forward - and breaths out.
22. What places someone at risk for an aortic dissection?
NO NSAIDS or ASA.
A monitor with four dual electrodes that are applied to the patients neck and thorax.
Poorly controlled hypertension
0.5-2.0 ng/ml
23. What are all the S&S of pericarditis?
Put on gloves - remove the previous application paper and use a tissue to remove all ointment from the site to prevent overdose - squeeze the prescribed ointment in a thin layer onto a clean ruled application paper - choose an unused site on the ches
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
Second left intercostal space
Pericardial friction rub - chest pain (sharp and aggravated with breathing) - abnormal EKG findings - possible fever and tachycardia.
24. Which jugular veins give a more accurate estimate of the jugular vein pressure and pressure in the right atrium?
Fifth left intercostal space medial to the midclavicular line.
Anxiousness - restlessness - tachycardia - tachypneic - 90% SP02 - dyspnea - substernal pain - coughing - hemoptysis - and fever.
Decrease in weight - diuretics (watch K loss) - aldactone (k sparing but check renal fx) - inderal (do Not give to asthma patients or diabetic patients) - more exercise - no smoking - and decreased Na intake.
The internal jugular veins (external are less reliable).
25. How long is contrast media in the body?
If you feel lightheaded - dizzy - or heart palpitations but feel no shock from the ICD.
Only for a few hours
International Normalized Ratio measures blood clotting time and compares it to normal values. 1.0=normal. Most people on anticoagulants are 2-3.
Stop the medication - address the factors that may have precipitated the event. If life threatening Digibind ay be indicated.
26. What is the purpose of compression devices?
D/C the med and call the doctor.
ICG is a noninvasive way to collect hemodynamic data for assessing patients with heart failure - hypertension - or dyspnea.
To reduce a patients risk of DVT and PE. They include graduated compression stockings - vena cava filters - and intermittent sequential external compression devices.
No magnets (cell phone 6 inches away from) - DO Not DRINK CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES - DO Not ENGAGE In ROUGH ACTIVITIES (FOOTBAll OR WRESTLING) - and no tight clothing over site.
27. What should you teach your patient about an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
A clinician will perform echocardiogram guided pericardiocentesis with a needle or catheter to remove excess fluid in the pericardial sac.
A hematoma= bleeding into the soft tissue surrounding the femoral artery access site.
Direct current shock (defibrillation) and IV anti - arrhythmic drugs (lidocaine - Procainamide - and Bretylium).
It is a noninvasive test that takes 15 mins. Electrodes are applied to sites on your body. You must lie still - relax - and breathe normally and remain quiet. Talking or moving distorts the images
28. What is characteristic of ventricular fibrillation?
When not visable - place the patient in the left lateral position - ask them to exhale fully and stop breathing for a few seconds.
Smoking - elevated cholesterol - diabetes - hypertension - old age - and family hx of coronary artery disease.
Totally disorganized - chaotic pattern - and no discernible waves or complexes.
Use sterile gloves and aseptic technique - clean skin over port with alcohol or iodine - insert a 21 or 22 gauge HUBER needle (noncoring - won't break apart) attached to syringe or tubing into the middle of the port until rigid back of port is palpab
29. What landmarks should you be looking for on someone's chest?
Diuretic & Digoxin (dig increases force of contraction and increases perfusion). Know working if client is peeing (kidney perfusion) and more alert!
When a large air bubble blocks blood flow from the right ventricle into the pulmonary artery.
Anxiousness - restlessness - tachycardia - tachypneic - 90% SP02 - dyspnea - substernal pain - coughing - hemoptysis - and fever.
Aortic valve - Pulmonic valve - right ventricle - tricuspid valve - and apex or mitral valve.
30. How should you palpate the apical pulse?
When not visable - place the patient in the left lateral position - ask them to exhale fully and stop breathing for a few seconds.
The internal jugular veins (external are less reliable).
PTT. Normal= 30 sec. If on anticoagulants it should be between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 x the normal value. For PTT= 45-75 sec.
The physician injects a local anesthetic into the site - inserts a catheter - and threads it through the artery into the left side of the heart or through a vein into the right side of the heart to your lungs. Next - a dye is injected which may cause
31. What is pulsus paradoxus?
A drop in systolic BP greater than 12 mm Hg during inspiration indicating a compromise.
Aortic valve - Pulmonic valve - right ventricle - tricuspid valve - and apex or mitral valve.
Right sided heart failure
Awake and alert: IV lidocaine bolus and drip Unconscious - hypotensive - or S&S of angina/CHF: Direct current cardioversion and IV Lidocaine bolus and drip.
32. How is the arterial brachial index (ABI) calculated? Who should perform this? What is normal?
To reduce a patients risk of DVT and PE. They include graduated compression stockings - vena cava filters - and intermittent sequential external compression devices.
Don't interfere!
It is calculated by checking the brachial BP and the ankle BP. The ankle systolic pressure is divided by the brachial systolic. The NA can perform. 0.97-1 is normal anything below indicates ischemia.
Fat - Air - DVT - or Amniotic
33. How does the blood flow through the heart? (valves?)
It is an elective procedure - where the client is awake - it is synchronized with 'QRS' - the patient is sedated - a consent form must be signed prior to - they are placed on an EKG monitor - and they are shocked with 50-200 Joules.
It usually occurs when your heart is working harder (ex: exercising - eating large meal - or feeling stress. Also very hot or cold weather).
Lung disease
Right atrium - TRICUSPID VALVE (tissue) - right ventricle - PULMONIC VALVE (paper) - lungs - left atrium - MITRAL VALVE (My) - left ventricle - AORTIC VALVE (Assets). Tissue PAPER MY ASSETS!
34. What should be checked in a patient on a beta blocker?
Pulse before and after giving.
To report to her healthcare provider if she feels a large bump in her groin - if she has groin pain unrelieved by acetaminophen - or if she develops numbness - tingling - etc. in the affected leg.
For the first month post op - do not lift more than 10 or 15 lbs. And avoid excessive pushing - pulling - or twisting.
Temporary or permanent transvenous PACEMAKER INSERTION - and if the client is symptomatic and showing S&S of decreased cardiac output - GIVE ATROPINE.
35. Who would most likely have peripheral venous disease?
Totally disorganized - chaotic pattern - and no discernible waves or complexes.
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
Old truck driver or someone on bed rest or with pelvic trauma.
Vascular - artery disease causing fluid to back up into the lungs.
36. What is impedance cardiography?
Cannot
ICG is a noninvasive way to collect hemodynamic data for assessing patients with heart failure - hypertension - or dyspnea.
Administer 100% O2 - left trendelenburg position - heparin administered - and oral warfarin started (give heparin and warfarin together for at least 5 days).
Second right intercostal space
37. What should you teach your patient about an exercise ECG (stress test)?
Don a protective gown - gloves - and goggles - call Dr - hand pt. emesis basin and raise the HOB 45* (at this angle he can spit out blood and prevent N&V/aspiration - have another nurse firmly press on his nose just below bony part (apply pressure at
Check for response - activate ERS and AED - open airway with head tilt chin lift - checking breathing (5-10 sec) - give 2 breaths (1 sec each) - check carotid pulse (5-10 sec) - locate CPR hand position - deliver first cycle of compressions (30 compr
Low pitched sounds such as S3 and S4 and the murmur of mitral stenosis. BEL(low)L
It is noninvasive. You must not eat - smoke - or drink alcohol for 3 hours before the test. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES And LOOSE LIGHTWEIGHT SHORTS OR SLACKS - YOU MAY GET AN INJECTION of THAllIUM - after your blood pressure and ECG are monitored for 10-
38. What are the steps for infant 1&2 rescuer CPR?
Iodine
Open up blood vessels
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).
Check for response - activate ERS - open airway head tilt chin lift - check breathing (5-10 sec) - give 2 breaths (1 sec) with visible chest rise - checks brachial pulse (5-10 sec) - locates CPR finger position - deliver 1st cycle of compressions (30
39. What is a nursing diagnosis for arterial occlusion? Tx
Decreased tissue perfusion. Tx: clot busting treatment must start within 6 hours.
It is calculated by checking the brachial BP and the ankle BP. The ankle systolic pressure is divided by the brachial systolic. The NA can perform. 0.97-1 is normal anything below indicates ischemia.
Posterior nasal packing to stop the blood flow. The LPN CAN DO THIS!
Clip hair if necessary - abrade the skin (use abrader pads or fine sandpaper and lightly rub skin using 2 or 3 brisk strokes - improves tracings) - dry skin if necessary - and attach the lead wires to the electrodes before you apply them to the patie
40. What lab value is used to evaluate a patient on coumadin? What is the normal value?
Spasms of the arterioles in finger/toes (digits of hands/feet may fall off). Tx: stop smoking - avoid stress & cold - use a vasodilator (calcium channel blocker). No skiing or butcher for career.
File toe nails - if have new shoes only wear 2 hrs/day d/t neuropathy can't feel if problem. To decrease pain of claudication massage legs to increase circulation.
Feeling warm (fire) or tin can taste is expected and will pass.
PT. Normal= 12 sec. If on anticoagulants it should be between 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 x the normal value. For PT= 18-30 sec.
41. What should be immediately done for a patient experiencing digoxin toxicity?
Stop the medication - address the factors that may have precipitated the event. If life threatening Digibind ay be indicated.
Leg pain that is brought on by exercise and relieved by rest. It is characteristic of peripheral artery occlusion/ arterial insufficiency. It is dull or cramp like and consistently occurs in the same area of the leg and with same amount of distance.
Cardiac tamponade (fluid in pericardial space) and thickening/scarring of the pericardial sac (constrictive pericarditis and possible RHF).
(1st) Assess the client for signs of decreased cardiac output and Notify the physician (2nd).
42. What should you do if you are going to ventilate someone with an ambu bag?
Second Right intercostal space.
Lower HOB - place patient supine - assess LOC - open airway - assess breathing - get ambu bag - put on gloves - connect tubing from O2 source - adjust flow to 10 to 15 liters. First RESCUER: PLACE APEX of MASK OVER BRIDGE of NOSE And BASE BETWEEN LOW
GI - neuro - and cardiac. S&S= yellow/green vision - N&V - bradycardia - and anorexia.
Exercise and use graduated compression devices as directed - don't stand for long period of time - to avoid dislodging blood clots don't rub or massage your legs.
43. What are the S&S of superior vena cava syndrome?
Feeling of fullness in head - tightness around shirt collar - or rings/jewelry that suddenly seem tight - swelling in face - hands - arms - and swollen/cyanotic lips - dyspnea - coughing - hoarseness - chest pain - hemotysis - visable collateral ches
Having the patient supine is ideal but any position is acceptable so long as in same position for each monitoring session - locate clean and dry sensor sites on the neck (in line with earlobe) and thorax (midaxillary at xiphoid process) - connect lea
Clip hair if necessary - abrade the skin (use abrader pads or fine sandpaper and lightly rub skin using 2 or 3 brisk strokes - improves tracings) - dry skin if necessary - and attach the lead wires to the electrodes before you apply them to the patie
Old truck driver or someone on bed rest or with pelvic trauma.
44. What is a transthoracic echocardiograph (TTE)?
A NON INVASIVE doppler exam of the heart via the thorax to detect cardiac tamponade.
Pallor - diaphoresis - tachypnea - severe tearing chest pain radiating to back - PULSES In ARMS Are STRONG BUT LEG PULSES Are WEAK - low SP02.
INTERVENE: to control edema and decrease pain patient should be on bed rest with legs elevated six inches above heart level.
Patient who are unable to tolerate exercise stress testing.
45. When should a patient call their doctor after having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placed?
If feel more than 3 shocks in a row or develop signs of infection at the site.
Second Right intercostal space.
The arteries have narrowed - decreased O2 to tissues= hypoxia to cells.
To report to her healthcare provider if she feels a large bump in her groin - if she has groin pain unrelieved by acetaminophen - or if she develops numbness - tingling - etc. in the affected leg.
46. What are examples of calcium channel blockers?
Diuretic & Digoxin (dig increases force of contraction and increases perfusion). Know working if client is peeing (kidney perfusion) and more alert!
Verapamil (calan) - diltiazem (cardizem) - nifedipine (procardia) - amlodipine (norvasc).
It is noninvasive. You must not eat - smoke - or drink alcohol for 3 hours before the test. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES And LOOSE LIGHTWEIGHT SHORTS OR SLACKS - YOU MAY GET AN INJECTION of THAllIUM - after your blood pressure and ECG are monitored for 10-
GI - neuro - and cardiac. S&S= yellow/green vision - N&V - bradycardia - and anorexia.
47. What are the steps for adult/child 1 rescuer CPR?
Check for response - activate ERS and AED - open airway with head tilt chin lift - checking breathing (5-10 sec) - give 2 breaths (1 sec each) - check carotid pulse (5-10 sec) - locate CPR hand position - deliver first cycle of compressions (30 compr
Used in an emergency (Vfib/defib) - used with Vfib or Vtach - NO CARDIAC OUTPUT - client is unconscious - EKG monitor - NO CONSENT NEEDED - begin with 200 Joules and up to 360.
Anxiousness - restlessness - tachycardia - tachypneic - 90% SP02 - dyspnea - substernal pain - coughing - hemoptysis - and fever.
Assess and mark the location of the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses in affected leg - wash hands and put on sterile gloves - gown - and mask - position device - check circulation and make sure good pedal pulse is present - IMMEDIATELY REPO
48. If 2 liters of fluid is left in the pericardial sac (cardiac tamponade) and goes untreated what could it cause?
No clearly defined or measurable P waves and an irregular - irregular ventricular response.
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).
Right sided heart failure
Chest pain or discomfort that occurs when your heart doesn't get enough blood and oxygen. Stable: the feeling comes and goes at expected times. Unstable: the pattern of your pain has changed (longer - hurts more - etc.)
49. What are the steps for adult 2 rescuer CPR?
Protamine Sulfate
Chest pain or discomfort that occurs when your heart doesn't get enough blood and oxygen. Stable: the feeling comes and goes at expected times. Unstable: the pattern of your pain has changed (longer - hurts more - etc.)
BIRTH CONTROL PILL (LEADING CAUSE of HTN In YOUNG WOMEN-45=STILL YOUNG) - BLACK Male (then white male - than black female - then white female) - obesity - smoking - stress - high Na diet - lack of exercise - age - sex - race - or noncompliance.
Rescuer arrives with AED - turn AED on - select proper pads and apply - clear victim to analyze - clear victim to shock/press shock - resume chest compressions after 1 shock - delivers cycle of compressions at correct rate - pause to allow other resc
50. What should be done for someone on bleeding precautions?
Crushing chest pain that lasts 30 mins or longer and may radiate to the neck - shoulders - or jaw - diaphoresis - nausea - and SOB.
Clip the hair to allow good contact between the electrodes and the skin (DONT SHAVE).
A life threatening emergency that involves a tear in the aorta's intimal layer allowing blood to flow through a false lumen creating a hematoma or false aneurysm.
RAndI= Razor - electric - Aspirin - NO - Needles - small gauge - Decrease - needle sticks - and Injury- protect from. No percodan or NSAIDS - no open toed shoes.
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