Blood clotting
What medication would you use for a blood clot
Warfarin
What are some of the nursing assessments for perfusion?
Heart Rate, Blood pressure and tissue color.
What are some symptoms of poor circulation?
Pale or Blue skin
Numbness
Chest pain
Swelling
Veins that bulge
What is a DVT and where is it located?
Deep Vein Thrombosis located in the legs.
What is perfusion?
Perfusion occurs when the body sends blood through the capillary bed into the tissues.
What kind of medicine treats poor circulation?
Anti-platelet drugs.
What are some first signs of a blood clot?
Throbbing or cramping pain, swelling,redness and warmth in a leg or arm.
What happens to the body without perfusion?
The organs in the body will shutdown without perfusion?
What can cause poor circulation in the hand and feets?
Most common are obesity, diabetes, heart conditions and Arterial issues.
What are two types of clots
Arterial- clots that form in the arteries.
Venous- clots that form in the veins.
What are some symptoms for poor perfusion?
Pain,Numbness,Tingling or cold in the parts of body.
What do your circulatory system do?
Sends blood, oxygen and nutrients throughout your body.
What is the most serious blood clot?
PE. Pulmonary Embolism.
What conditions cause poor perfusion?
Peripheral artery disease
Blood clots
Varicose veins
Diabetes and obesity
What is PAD?
Peripheral artery disease. Causes narrowing of the arteries.