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Med Surg Complications from Heart Disease
Acute Pulmonary Edema, CHF, Pulmonary Embolism,...
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10/11/2012

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Term

Is Acute Pulmonary Edema Serious?

What is it caused by?

What can cause this?

Definition

YES, it is a medical EMERGENCY!

Caused by anything that decreases the ability of the LEFT VENTRICLE to pump

MI, HTN, Valvular disease, Rapid arrhythmias

Term
When assessing for Pulmonary Edema, what do you look for?
Definition
restless, anxious, SOB, crackles, cyanosis, gurgling resp, pink frothy sputum, ABG: DECREASE O2, INCREASE CO2, Tachy
Term
Interventions for Pulmonary Edema?
Definition
1. O2 (PEEP, Pulse oximeter, ABGs) 2. Positive Inotropics (Digoxin, Dopamine, Primacore, Inocor) 3. Morphine 4. Diuretics 5. Swan Ganz (provide rt heart information) 6. Assess for shock
Term

What is Congestive Heart Failure?

What is the classification of CHF?

Definition

Heart can not pump adequate amount of blood to meet metabolic demands

I-No limitation II-Slight limitation III-Limitations to ADL IV-Symptoms at rest

 

Term
Pathophysiology of CHF?
Definition
CAD, Systemic or pulmonary hypertension, Valvular heart disease, increased workload of the heart
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What is the progression of CHF?  Starting with Decrease of blood ejection from left ventricle
Definition
Decrease of blood ejection from left ventricle-->DECREASE in CO-->INCREASE SNS-->RELEASE RENIN-->Vasoconstriction-->Secretion of Aldosterone-->Fluid retention
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