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Arrhythmias Hypertension CH 22 Stage 1: 130-139mm or 80-89mm Hg Stage 2 ≥ 140 mm Hg or ≥ 90 mm Hg Hypertensive crisis pg 368 Systolic BP higher than 180 mm Hg or diastolic BP higher than 120 mm Hg occur . There is a risk for or progression of target-organ dysfunction (such as MI, HF, and dissecting aortic aneurysm). These patients require immediate BP treatment in a critical care unit. Gradual reduction of BP is often desired to prevent decreased blood flow to the kidneys, heart, and/or brain. An intravenous (IV) medication such as nitroprusside (Nipride) may be given to reduce BP during the crisis. Nonmodifiable risk factors pg 363 family history of hypertension, age, and ethnicity. patient education hypotension pg 364 lifestyle modifications and medications, antihypertensive therapy typically must be continued for the rest of their lives. High priority MI patient- Pain relief SarcomaBefore admin of antibiotic- get culture Why allergic now- a result of expose things change Common causes of burn- electrical, chemical, scald, flame 3 stages burn care- emergency, acute, rehab Burns around head or neck- inhalation injury Femoral fracture- short of breath-> fat embolism (gradual) Manifestation of fracture- pain, swelling (edema), bruising (ecchymosis), loss of effected area Untreated hypotension- kidney, liver, heart, eye all effected SVC (superior vena cava) syndrome- swelling, facial redness, swollen neck veins Drug class- Adriamycin (anti-tumor antibiotic) Link of chains of infectionS/s localized infection- swelling, pain, redness, Gonorrhea complications-

Epogen (epoetin) -for patients on radiation, increases red blood cells ACE inhibitors- prils** Aldactone (watch electrolytes) PPD test- TB skin test. induration seen in positive test Diet patient with goutMyocarditis- work load reduced by Arterial Cath lab complications- distal from point of access. Distal pulses monitored Postural hypotension- get up slowly Infective endocarditis pg 385 – Lab test for MI- Troponin, cardiac enzymes...