labs
what is hemoglobin
protein in rbc responsible for carrying oxygen throughout body
some signs and symptoms of GI bleed
bloody vomit (coffee grounds)
black or tarry stools (blood)
abdominal pain, dizziness, paleness, weakness, SOB
major risk factor for infective endocarditis in pts PMH
IV drug use
cefazolin class
antibiotic
diagnostic non-invasive technique using x-rays and computer technology to produce images of the inside of body
CT scan
what is albumin
maintains fluid balance and transports substances throughout body
stroke signs
loss of balance
vision changes
face dropping (weakness on one side)
arm weakness
speech changes
layers of the heart
inner- endocardium
middle- myocardium
outer-epicardium
signs of hypersensitivity reaction
itching, hives, trouble breathing, swallowing, swelling
ultrasound that uses sound waves to create moving pictures of the heart
ECHO
normal albumin
3.5-5.2
GERD symptoms
frequent heartburn
burning sensation when laying down after eating
difficulty swallowing
chest pain
hoarseness
if bacteria breaks off into the bodystream pt is at risk for what complication
emboli somewhere
cross-sensitivity rxn
probe passed into patient's esophagus to take images of the heart
TEE
normal hemoglobin range
12.6-17.7
signs and symptoms of infective endocarditis
common- aching, chest pain, fatigue, night sweats, SOB, murmur
less common- unexplained weight loss, blood in urine, tenderness, janeway lesions, osler nodes, petechiae
improper closure of valve leading to backward flow of blood
regurgitation
important patient education
take full course of antibiotic if discharged
some diagnostics used for endocarditis
TEE, blood cultures, echocardiogram, chest x-rays