POSTACUTE PHASE NURSING: RESPIRATORY AND CARDIOVASCULAR PROBLEMS (DVT & OH) Show RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
The PoinTIS Spinal Cord Nursing site of the SCI Manual for Providers is based on information in Hickey JV. The Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing, 4th ed., Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1997; Chin PA, et al. Rehabilitation Nursing Practice, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill, 1998; and Wirtz KM, Managing
chronic spinal cord injury: issues in critical care, Critical Care Nurse 1996 16(4):24-35 Aug., except for information where other papers are cited. What is the nursing diagnosis for deep vein thrombosis?Here are five (5) nursing care plans (NCP) and nursing diagnosis for patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Impaired Gas Exchange. Ineffective Peripheral Tissue Perfusion. Acute Pain.
What are some common nursing interventions for deep vein thrombosis?Nursing Interventions include continued use of air boots and heparin and thigh-high elastic (TED) stockings, and, for:. DVT. Bed rest to prevent clot dislodgment. Elevate affected or both legs. ... . OH. Physical therapy with a tilt table and/or reclining wheelchair. Apply abdominal binder and anti-embolism stockings.. What is deep vein thrombosis diagnosis?To diagnose DVT , your health care provider will do a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms. The provider will check the legs for swelling, tenderness or changes in skin color. The tests you have depend on whether your provider thinks you are at a low or a high risk of DVT .
What is the most important intervention to prevent deep vein thrombosis?Prevention of DVT
In hospital, graduated compression stockings to increase internal pressure have been found to decrease the risk of post-surgery DVT. The use of preventative anticoagulants in people considered to be at moderate to high-risk of DVT is also recommended.
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