PHTY300 Study Guide - Final Guide: Esophageal Varices, New International Version, Fremitus
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For patients who require intensive monitoring and/or intensive support of their physiological function. They are at risk or have developed failure of one or more major organs. 24-hour care (loss of privacy) increase psychological burden on patients and family, sensation of lack of control and dissociation (uncertainty and anxiety) Increased stress because of pain, lack of sleep and intubation. One on one nursing, icu specialist and multiple treating teams. Assessment to see pattern of change with continuous flow sheet. Cleans blood toxins, extra salt, and fluids through a dialysis machine with an access for. Crrt: vascath catheter into large vein to r) heart. Catheter location: internal jugular vein - care with patient"s neck position; subclavian vein. May preclude lying on that side; femoral vein - no hip flexion. Pump relies on pressure gradient - patient tilting position & intrathoracic pressure (manual hyperinflation) may affect dialysis function. To support the lv and improve coronary perfusion by.
