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Lesson 1 - COMPLEX RESPIRATORY CARE

Phlebitis

> inflammation of the vein; may be accompanied by pain, erythema, edema, streak formation, palpable chord

no clot present

Venous Thrombosis

>formation of thrombus in association with inflammation of vein

Superficial Vein Thrombosis

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Virchow's Triad

Venous Stasis

Endothelial Damage

Hypercoagulability of Blood

Superficial Thrombophlebitis

>Clinical Manifestations

palpable, firm, cordlike vein

>Nursing Management

elevate extremity

apply warm, moist heat

mild analgesic

remove IV catheter

Venous Thromboembolism

>Clinical Manifestations of Lower Extremity VTE

unilateral leg edema

extremity pain

sense of calf/thigh fullness

paresthesia

warm skin

erythema

temperature >38

>Prevention & Prophylaxis

early mobilization post-op

frequent repositioning

compression stockings

Sequential Compression Devices

>Complications

PE

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

-results from valvular destruction, allowing retrograde flow of venous blood

Phlegmasia Cerula Dolens

-swollen, blue, painful legs due to near-total occlusion of venous outflow

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