Age Related Issues
From lying in the same position for prolonged periods of time
Pressure Ulcers
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Enlarged Prostate
Drain excess CSF
Shunts
Pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impairment of social interaction
Autism
Noticing Appearance, Work of breathing and Circulation to the skin
Curvature of the spine
Kyphosis
Accumulation of fat and cholesterol
Atherosclerosis
Opening from small or large intestine to surface. Feces are collected in an external bag.
Colostomies, Ileostomies, Urostomies
Patients who are 2-3 times over their ideal weight in fat
Morbidly obese
Being able to pull skin away from body
Tenting, sign of severe dehydration
AMI with no chest pain
Silent Heart Attack
Increase in intraocular pressure that damages the ocular nerve
Glaucoma
Takes over for SA Node
Internal Cardiac Pacemakers
Birth defect that requires surgery. Results in a high rate of latex allergies.
Spina Bifida
Most common cause of respiratory emergencies in children
Asthma
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Advanced Directives (DNR, Living Will)
Hormone in charge of metabolism, temperature, growth and HR
Thyroxine
*Decreases over time and can cause problems in endocrine system
For patients who cannot process foods or liquids naturally. Goes to stomach.
Gastrostomy tubes
A genetic defect that has an increased risk for other medical complications. This population is up to 40% more likely to have Cardiovascular and Sensory problems. Patients also have a proportionally larger tongue.
Down Syndrome
Best way to give oxygen to a fussy pediatric patient
Blow-by oxygen
Change in mental status with short onset
Delirium
Faulty transmission of sound waves
Conductive hearing loss
Located in chest or upper arm and has access to Vena Cava.
Central Venous Catheter
Poorly controlled body movements where a history of epilepsy is common.
Cerebral Palsy
Children between 1-3 that are known for having no fear. They do start to experience stranger anxiety.
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