NSG 2317 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Varicose Veins, Lymph Node, Sphygmomanometer

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Arteries: temporal, carotid, arteries in the arm, brachial, ulnar, radial, arteries in the leg, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis, posterior tibial. Veins: jugular, veins in the arm, veins in the leg, deep veins, femoral, popliteal, superficial veins, great and small saphenous, perforators (connecting veins) Has valves within the veins to maintain proper direction of blood flow and preventing regurgitation. Lymphatic vessels: right lymphatic duct, thoracic duct, functions of lymphatic system, lymph nodes, cervical, axillary, epitrochlear, inguinal, organs related to lymphatics system, spleen, tonsils, thymus gland. Infants and children: by age 6, lymphoid tissue reaches adult size, lymph nodes relatively large, respiratory infection and enlarged tonsils. Pregnant women: growing uterus obstructs drainage of iliac vein and inferior vena cava; dependent edema. Medications/allergies what medications are you taking (oral contraceptives, hormone replacement) Family hx vv, dvt, pvd, cad. Preparation: position, temperature, inspection and palpation. Equipment needed (occasionally: paper tape measure, tourniquet or blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, doppler ultrasonic stethoscope.

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