SIADH
Sodium Value
Less than 133 according to textbook.
Sodium Value
Greater than 145
Must do this test prior to inserting an Art Line
Allen's Test
What is MONA
Morphine Aspirin Nitro Oxygen. Chew the aspirin.
What is PTCA
•Minimally invasive procedure using balloon-tipped catheter to dilate narrowed coronary artery
Urine Specific Gravity
Greater 1.025 (per textbook)
Urine Specific Gravity
Less than 1.005
Where is the phelobostatic access?
At the intersection of the fourth intercostal space and the midaxillary line
Plavix
When does the IABP inflate?
during diastole to improve coronary perfussion
Goal of SIADH treatment.
treat underlying cause, alleviating excessive water retention, & correct Sodium.
Additionally manage any changes in LOC.
Nursing Priorities for DI
Administer Hypotonic solutions,
Normal Pulmonary Artery Pressures
•PA systolic pressure = 20-30 mm Hg
•PA diastolic pressure = 8-12 mm Hg
Side effects of Nitroglycerin
Headache, Low Blood Pressure, and dizziness
Nuring Priorities for IABP
Monitor site, limb perfusion, Confirm balloon timing with cardiac cycle on monitor
Symptoms when sodium is between 120-125
symptoms associated with cerebral edema, such as headache, nausea and vomiting, restlessness, muscular irritability, and seizures, often result.
Types of DI
Central, Nephrogenic, Primary (too much water)
What is a normal CVP
= 2 – 8 mm Hg
With ASD what happens to blood flow?
Atrial septal defect will allow oxygenated blood to flow from the area of higher pressure in the
left atrium to an area of lower pressure in the right atrium.
What is the most commonly used vein for CABG
Great Saphenous Vein
Medication used to treat
Vasopressin Antagonist
Medication to treat
Synthetic vasopressin :Desmopressin:
What is the MAP for the following patient. BP 80/40
53 is the correct answer.
What happens with blood flow with VSD?
VSD allow oxygenated blood to flow from the left ventricle into the right ventricle.
Complications of PTCA
tamponade, arrhythmias, infection