PERSANTIN STRESS TEST

PERSANTIN STRESS TEST
is a test where pictures are taken of your heart muscle.

This test helps to diagnose a CAD. This test helps caregivers see areas of the heart muscle that do not get enough blood supply. The test can also show areas that have been damaged after a heart attack (PERSANTIN)

P regnancy is a contraindication to this procedure
E ating is restricted 6H PTP
R efrain from caffein
S smoking must be avoided
A ssess allergy to persantin
N o to sports drinks
T hallium is a a radioisotope that will also be injected
I V line must be patent
N uclear medicine department - location of the procedure

IMPETIGO

IMPETIGO (SATA)

I mpetigo contagiosa (highly contagious)
M outh and face - most common site
P ustules & vesicles - appearance of lesion progressing to an
E xudative and crusting stage
T reatment - ABT - antibiotic therapy
I solation precaution is CONTACT (GGG)
G ABHS or staph auresus - agent
O ral ABT, ointment and PHISOHEX are included in the Tx

ZETIA

ZETIA (EZETIMIBE)
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Z...etia is an anticholesterol drug
E...zetimibe is the generic name
T...ime of effectiveness (2 weeks)
I... nstruct to report muscle pain
....Zetia increases skeletal muscle break down
A...void during pregnancy, kidney failure and allergy to Zetia

report myalgia since zetia increases skeletal muscle breakdown

MECHABICAL VENTILATOR

MECHANICAL VENTILATOR
Mechanical ventilation is a method to mechanically assist or replace spontaneous breathing.

This may involve a machine called a ventilator or the breathing may be assisted by a physician or other suitable person compressing an ambu bag. Traditionally divided into negative-pressure ventilation, where air is essentially sucked into the lungs, or positive pressure ventilation, where air (or another gas mix) is pushed into the trachea.

HFQ: Low pressure alarm-leak-check connections

HFQ: High pressure alarm-obstruction or client is biting the tube - suction prn or insert oral airway

Laryngitis

L aryngeal inflammation which causes hoarseness of voice
A lcohol, viruses, bacteria (SY) are the causes
R esults from overuse of the vocal cords
Y in (cold) drinks must be avoided
N o alcohol and smoking
G ive warm, soothing liquids
I hale steam from a bowl of hot water
T hroat lozenges and nonprescription pain reliever
I instruct to complete ANTIBIOTIC therapy
S peaking in public must be avoided during recovery ♥