circulation & perfusion Flashcards
lower extremity edema
blood not returning back to the heart like it should
edema in neck indicates
arterial issue left side of heart
arthersclerosis
hardening of the arteries
peripheral artery disease
pallor, decreased capillary refill, cyanotic skin, hairless, diminished pedal pulses, ulcers
peripheral venous disease
edema, varicose veins, brown discoloration of the skin, stasis ulcers (wet, red, bloody)
ischemic stroke
not enough O2 to the brain
hemorrhagic stroke
blood vessel in the brain ruptures
pulmonary embolism
DVT that moved from leg and traveled up to lung vessel
deep vein thrombosis
within a deep vessel in the leg characterized by unilateral swelling
superficial thrombophlebitis
in a vessel nearer to surface skin, inflammation of the vein
how to prevent clots
turning, care for IV sites, hydration, flex calf muscles, TEDs & SCDs, no smoking, anticoagulant therapy