Progressive Care 2023
Pericarditis Inflammation of the pericardium, CP that goes away
w/ mvmt and relieved w/ NSAIDS; ST elevation; Sharp, stabbing CP
Pericardial Effusion Accumulation of fluid in the pericardium (the sac
around the heart); complication of pericarditis;
-SOB, orthopnea, tachycardia (sx of HF).
-TX: NSAIDS----> Pericardiocentesis (depending on severity)
Pericardiocentesis surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac
surrounding the heart
Cardiac Tamponade acute compression of the heart caused by fluid
accumulation in the pericardial cavity/
-s/sx: decreased CO, tachycardia, dyspea
-ECHO
-Pericardiocentesis
Hallmark of tamponade: Beck's triade Muffled heart sounds, Distended
jugular neck veins, hypotension
Carotid Endarterectomy The surgical removal of the lining of a
portion of clogged carotid artery leading to the brain. This is done to
reduce the risk of a stroke caused by a disruption of blood flow to the
brain.
Carotid Endarterectomy RN -Frequent neuro checks
-Close BP monitoring
-Airway monitoring
-Monitoring for hematoma formation
