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Detects Impaired Pulmonary Function, follows course of disease and evaluates treatment responses.
-no smoking 4 hours b4 test
-may withhold bronchodilator meds
-observe for dyspnea |
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| Measures Tissue Oxygenation, CO2 Removal, and Acid-Base Balance. |
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Evaluates pulmonary perfusion when pulmonary infarction or space occupying disorders are suspected.
-high level of radioactivity in areas of good perfusion
-low levels of radioactivity in obstructed areas |
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Allows visual of larynx, trachea, and mainstream bronchi.
-NPO 6 hrs b4 test
-inspect mouth for infection
-remove dentures
-prep pt for sore throat afterwards |
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Aspiration of fluid or air from pleural space.
-to obtain specimen, relieve lung compression, obtain lung tissue for biopsy, or instill meds into pleural space
-No more than 1000 ml removed at one time!!!! |
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Evaluates Specific areas of the arterial system.
non invasive |
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Gives detailed pics of body structures
**NO METAL!!! - includes implanted (ie: insulin pumps, pacemakers, clips, etc). |
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Evaluate specific areas of arterial system
-injected iodine dye
-tx for reaction: epinephrine, antihistamine, corticosteroids
-pt may experience nausea, flushing, salty taste with dye injection, warmth.
-remove all jewlery |
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Assess Cardiovascular response to increased workload
-treadmill, bike, stairmaster with EKG monitors before, during, and after |
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| Noninvasive soundwaves used to determine cardiac structures |
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Usually used w/ angiography
Cath inserted into chambers of heart to evaluate ventricular function and obtain chamber pressures
-NPO 8-12 hours
-Empty Bladder
-VS q 15x8, q 30x1, q hour, q 3hours
Pulses and insertion site q 30x6 and q 1 hour x3hours |
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