Injections
injection give at 90 degrees only
What is IM injection?
Most important electrolyte imbalance to notice pre-op
What is potassium?
med give pre-op to reduce pain
What are narcotics?
meds that important to know because they decrease inflammation and WBC with the surgical pt
What are steroids?
purpose is to reshape body parts to improve self-image
What is a cosmetic surgery?
needle length is 7/8in - 1.5 in
What is IM needle length?
person responsible for receiving consent form
Who is the surgeon?
Meds that reduce amount of anesthesia required
What are benzodiazepines and barbiturates?
Meds that are important to know about because they can alter fluid and electrolyte balances
What are diuretics?
purpose is to give function from congenital abnormality
what is a constructive surgery?
below scapula, abdomen, back of arms, lovehandles, above buttocks
Where to administer subQ injections?
prepare pt, watch pt, prevent complications, facilitate recovery
What are the RN's responsibilities within surgery?
Meds given pre-op to reduce N/V
What are anticholinergics or antiemetics?
Meds that are important to know about because they can casue respiratory depression
What are opioids?
purpose is to restore function the pt lost
What is a restorative surgery?
1/2in to 5/8in needle length
What is subQ or transdermal needle lengths?
appendectomy, AAA, GSW, compound fx, severe bleeding
What are examples of emergent surgeries?
Goals of medication is pain control, amnesia, and paralysis
What are the 3 goals of anesthesia?
2 vapocoolant sprays that alleviate discomfort for injections
What is fluoromethane and ethyl chloride?
examples are total knee replacement and total hip replacement
What are examples of reconstructive surgery?
injection site holds over 2 mL
What is volume of med is recommended of ventrogluteal site?
surgery performed to improve quality of life (noncurative)
What is palliative surgery?
Medication given to reduce clotting
What is heparin?
epidural and nerve block
What are 2 examples of regional anesthesia?
What are examples of palliative surgery?