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MedSurg - Trach
MedSurg - Trach
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
01/18/2015

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Term
Parts of Tracheostomy
Definition
Inner Cannula
Outer Cannula
Obturator
Term
Tracheostomy is held in place by what?
Definition
twill tape or Velcro (must be able to place two fingers b/w the tape & patient.
Term
Steps to suction tracheostomy?
Definition
pre-oxygenate
humidify
sterile
Term
Types of Vascular Devices
Definition
Peripheral Venous Access
Central venous Access
Term
Peripheral Veins
Definition
anticubital
hand
wrist
forearm
PICC
Term
Central Venous Access
Definition
Internal/External Jugular Veins
Subclavian Vein
Femoral Vein
Term
Care of Central Venous Catheters
Definition
use aseptic technique
keep entry site covered
always keep clamped unless infusing
assess for signs of infection
Term
Isotonic Solutions
Definition
Solution = Plasma
treats hypovolemia, burns, fluid loss r/t diarrhea/vomiting
Normal Saline & Lactated Ringers
Term
Hypotonic Solutions
Definition
Solution < Plasma
treats hypervolemia
< sodium & chloride in solution
Term
Hypertonic Solutions
Definition
solution > plasma
treats hypovolemia
(3x strength 0.9% NS)
Term
IV Complications
Definition
Bruising
Infiltration/Extravasation
Phlebitis
Cellulitis/Infection
Thrombus
Embolus
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