Other Conditions Flashcards
(3 cards)
Tissue damage from heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation.
Burns
Silver sulfadiazine – topical antimicrobial
IV fluids (LR) – per Parkland formula
Pain meds (morphine)
Tetanus prophylaxis Collaborative:
Burn unit / plastics team
Infection control
PT for mobility recovery
Infection in any part of the urinary system.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Antibiotics (e.g., cefixime, amoxicillin-clavulanate)
Antipyretics Collaborative:
Urinalysis/culture for diagnosis
Pedia nephro if recurrent
Teach hygiene & voiding habits
Kidney inflammation post-strep infection; hematuria and edema.
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Antihypertensives (nifedipine, captopril)
Diuretics (furosemide) – if edema
Antibiotics – if strep infection present Collaborative:
Nephrology referral
Monitor BP, I&O, electrolytes
Fluid & Na+ restrictions