systemic lupus erythematosus/cardivascular
clinical manifestations of SLE
fatigue, fever, butterfly rash, joint pain.
risk factors for left sided heart failure
high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, obesity, smoking, alcohol, sleep apnea.
clinical manifestations of PAD
cramping, acing, tiredness in legs and hips during activity that stops with rest, cold feet numbness tingling, shiny skin, hair loss.
interventions for hyperthermia
rapid cooling methods, removing clothes, cooling blankets, ice packs, cool water immersion.
RICE
rest, ice, compress, elevation.
risk factors for SLE
genetics, female, UV light, smoking, infections, medications.
interventions for left sided heart failure
lifestyle changes, diuretics, ACE inhibitors.
interventions for PAD
smoking cessation, exercise, heart healthy diet, elevate head of the bed, avoid caffine, assess the skin, antiplatelets, statins.
clinical manifestations for hypothermia
shivering, cold pale or blue skin, confusion, drowsiness, slurred speach, and clumsiness.
pathogen virulence
the degree of damage a microbe can cause to its host, measure of the pathogens disease.
interventions for SLE
sun protection, frequent rest, hygiene, encourage beep breathing excersise.
clinical manifestations for right sided heart failure
fluid retention and congestion which manifests as swelling in legs ankles and abdomen.
risk factors for PAD
smoking, immobility, saturated fats, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis.
risk factors for hypothermia
infants, older adults,poor circulation, malnutrition, exhaustion, dehydration.
antibiotic
medicines used to treat and prevent bacterial infections. they work by killing bacteria or stopping them from growing and multiplying.
antihypertensives
medications that treat high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, reducing fluid, prevents stroke and heart failure.
risk factors for right sided heart failure
left sided heart failure, COPD, pulmonary hypertention.
clinical manifestations for hyperthermia
heat exhaustion, pale cold and clammy skin, a fast weak pulse, heavy sweating, nausia vomiting, weakness.
interventions for hypothermia
rewarming the patient, prevent heat loss, hot blankets, hot fluids. baths.
post op complications
infection, bleeding, blood clots, DVT, PE, and reactions to anesthesia
clinical manifestations of left sided heart failure
shortness of breath when lying down, presistant cough that may produce mucus, fatigue, weakness, confusion.
interventions for right sided heart failure
dailey weights, I and Os, listen to the heart, check for periferal edema, elevate the head of the bed, elevate legs, administer diuretics, monitor side effects.
risk factors for hyperthermia
infants and older adults, heart diseases, lung diseases, diabetes, obesity, diuretics, alcohol, activity, poor hydration.
bodys thermostat is in the
hypothalamus
interventions to prevent post op complications
early mobilization, pain control, respiration care, hydration, nutrition, infection prevention, compression.