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DIC: When the Coagulation Cascade Goes Horribly Wrong Disseminated intravascular coagulation refers to a complex disorder of the blood characterized by abnormal clotting, leading to consumption of clotting factors that ultimately results in abnormal bleeding. Nurses may be the first to recognize early signs and symptoms, such as bruising, petechiae, mucosal bleeding and oozing from venipuncture or IV sites. The earlier the syndrome is recognized, the more likely the underlying cause can be treated successful- ly. This module provides information about the pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of DIC, including the factors that precipitate DIC, assessment parameters and the lab values associated with DIC.
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Hidden Danger: Venous Thromboembolism Around 600,000 new or recurrent cases of venous thromboembolism, a term that includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, occur in the United States annually. As many as 25% of patients with a pulmonary embolus die of a sudden death with no previous symptoms. Venous thromboembolism contributes to between 100,000 and 180,000 deaths annually. It’s probable that more cases occur but remain undiagnosed. In a variety of settings, healthcare professionals are likely to encounter patients with or at risk for venous thromboembolism. They should understand and educate patients about the risk factors for this potentially fatal, but largely preventable, disorder.
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CE505 Shock States:
Knowing the Similarities and Differences is Vital Shock is a clinical condition that can have several causes, including infection, injury, severe bleeding and trauma; it represents an imbalance between oxygen supply and demand. Several distinct types of shock exist including anaphylactic, cardiogenic, hypovolemic, neurogenic and septic. Despite different etiologies, all the shock states can have similar manifestations of inadequate peripheral tissue perfusion, impaired cellular function and impaired organ perfusion. This module provides clinicians information on the five types of shock states including risk factors, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment.
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The NIH Stroke Scale: A Window Into Neurological Status Proficiency in the use of a validated stroke scale such as the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale is important for any nurse caring for patients with acute stroke. This stroke assessment scale efficiently assesses stroke severity, offering objective information about prognosis and outcomes along with directing early treatment.With proper training in the use of the NIHSS, little variance should exist in results among clinicians. Education is essential to improving reliability and increasing effective com- munication regarding treatment of stroke patients.
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