peripheral vascular disease Flashcards

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peripheral arterial disease

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impairs blood flow in arteries of the leg.
Pain I cramping when walking.
Skin that appear shiny with hair loss
tingling and numbness of toes.

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Peripheral venous disease.

varicose vein+ VTE

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disorders that impairs blood flow to the heart.

  • edema present
  • brown discoloration
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DVT and pulmonary embolism

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manifestation- edema of affected leg
local swelling, bumpy, knotty

monitor Heparin (PTT)30-40 and warfarin ( PT)11-12.5

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Raynaud’s disease

blood vessel in hands and feet

Overreact to cold or stress

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  • Coldness
  • pain in the extremities
  • pallor

medications
administer nifedipine

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SHOCK

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Inadequate delivery of 02 + nutrient to support vital organs + cell function.

Manifestation includes-tachycardia with hypotension

  • tachypnea
  • Oliguria( small urine)
  • metabolic acidosis
  • Decreased level of consciousness

Intervention
Position pt in tredelenberg
Secure a large IV line.
Administer oxygen

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