Pccn Review Part 1

““Never let what you cannot do Never let what you cannot do

interfere with what you can do”interfere with what you can do” John WoodenJohn Wooden

PCCN REVIEW PART 1PCCN REVIEW PART 1

Sherry L. Knowles, RN, CCRN, CRNISherry L. Knowles, RN, CCRN, CRNI

TOPICSTOPICS Acute Coronary SyndromesAcute Coronary Syndromes Acute Myocardial InfarctionAcute Myocardial Infarction Heart BlocksHeart Blocks Heart FailureHeart Failure Cardiac AlterationsCardiac Alterations Aortic Aneurysms Aortic Aneurysms CardiomyopathyCardiomyopathy Shock States Shock States Peripheral Vascular DiseasePeripheral Vascular Disease Respiratory Alterations Respiratory Alterations

PCCNPCCN REVIEW PART 1REVIEW PART 1

ARDSARDS Chronic Lung DiseaseChronic Lung Disease DrowningDrowning PneumoniaPneumonia PneumothoraxPneumothorax Pulmonary EmbolismPulmonary Embolism Respiratory FailureRespiratory Failure Gastrointestinal AlterationsGastrointestinal Alterations GI BleedingGI Bleeding PancreatitisPancreatitis

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES1.1. Understand the different types of acute coronary syndromes.Understand the different types of acute coronary syndromes.

2.2. Identify basic coronary circulation and how it relates to different Identify basic coronary circulation and how it relates to different types of myocardial infarctions.types of myocardial infarctions.

3.3. Anticipate potential complications associated with an AMI.Anticipate potential complications associated with an AMI.

4.4. Identify the standard treatment of an AMI.Identify the standard treatment of an AMI.

5.5. Distinguish between various AV blocks.Distinguish between various AV blocks.

6.6. Recognize the signs & symptoms of heart failure.Recognize the signs & symptoms of heart failure.

7.7. Identify the treatment of heart failure.Identify the treatment of heart failure.

8.8. Recognize the general definition and classifications of aortic Recognize the general definition and classifications of aortic aneurysms.aneurysms.

9.9. Understand the different types of aortic dissections.Understand the different types of aortic dissections.

10.10. Recognize the signs & symptoms of cardiomyopathy.Recognize the signs & symptoms of cardiomyopathy.

11.11. Differentiate between the different types of cardiomyopathy.Differentiate between the different types of cardiomyopathy.

12.12. Identify the treatment for the different types of cardiomyopathy.Identify the treatment for the different types of cardiomyopathy.


OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES13.13. Understand the different stages of shock.Understand the different stages of shock.

14.14. Differentiate between different types of shock.Differentiate between different types of shock.

15.15. Distinguish between arterial and venous peripheral vascular disease.Distinguish between arterial and venous peripheral vascular disease.

16.16. Identify the various treatments for peripheral vascular disease.Identify the various treatments for peripheral vascular disease.

17.17. Define respiratory failure.Define respiratory failure.

18.18. Identify the various treatments for acute respiratory failure.Identify the various treatments for acute respiratory failure.

19.19. Recognize the signs & symptoms and causes of various respiratory Recognize the signs & symptoms and causes of various respiratory alterations.alterations.

20.20. Identify the standard treatment for various respiratory alterations.Identify the standard treatment for various respiratory alterations.

21.21. Explain the common causes of gastrointestinal bleeding. Explain the common causes of gastrointestinal bleeding.

22.22. Describe the most commonly seen treatments for GI bleeding.Describe the most commonly seen treatments for GI bleeding.

23.23. Describe the signs & symptoms of acute pancreatitis and available Describe the signs & symptoms of acute pancreatitis and available treatments.treatments.


Acute Coronary Acute Coronary SyndromesSyndromes

Acute MIAcute MI

Aortic AneurysmsAortic Aneurysms

Cardiac AlterationsCardiac Alterations

Cardiovascular ConditionsCardiovascular Conditions

CardiomyopathyCardiomyopathy

Heart BlocksHeart Blocks

Heart Failure Heart Failure

Shock StatesShock States

DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS

– Term used to cover a group of symptoms Term used to cover a group of symptoms compatible with acute myocardial ischemiacompatible with acute myocardial ischemia

– Acute myocardial ischemia is insufficient blood Acute myocardial ischemia is insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle usually resulting from supply to the heart muscle usually resulting from coronary artery disease coronary artery disease

Acute Coronary SyndromeAcute Coronary Syndrome

DEFINITIONDEFINITION

– Infarction occurs due to mechanical obstruction Infarction occurs due to mechanical obstruction

of a coronary artery (or branch) caused by a of a coronary artery (or branch) caused by a

thrombus, plaque rupture, coronary spasm thrombus, plaque rupture, coronary spasm

and/or dissection.and/or dissection.

– STEMI vs. NSTEMI (non-STEMI)STEMI vs. NSTEMI (non-STEMI)

Acute Myocardial InfarctionAcute Myocardial Infarction

SIGNS & SYMPTOMSSIGNS & SYMPTOMS

– Complains Vary Complains Vary

May include crushing chest pain (which may or may May include crushing chest pain (which may or may not radiate), back, neck, jaw, teeth and/or epigastric not radiate), back, neck, jaw, teeth and/or epigastric pain, SOB, nausea/vomiting and dizzinesspain, SOB, nausea/vomiting and dizziness

– ST elevations on ECGST elevations on ECG

– Elevated cardiac enzymesElevated cardiac enzymes



PAWP, PAWP, CO, CO, SVR, dysrhythmias, SSVR, dysrhythmias, S44, ,

cardiac failure, cardiogenic shockcardiac failure, cardiogenic shock

– Diaphoresis, pallor, referred painsDiaphoresis, pallor, referred pains

– Diabetics and women often present abnormal Diabetics and women often present abnormal

symptomssymptoms


Coronary CirculationCoronary Circulation

I I AVRAVR V1 V1 V4V4

II II AVL V2 V5 AVL V2 V5

III III AVF V3 V6 AVF V3 V6

II II

VV

12 Lead ECG12 Lead ECG

ST ELEVATIONSST ELEVATIONS– Anterior Wall MIAnterior Wall MI

Leads VLeads V11-V-V44

Reciprocal changes in leads II, III, and aVFReciprocal changes in leads II, III, and aVF Area supplied by the LADArea supplied by the LAD

– Inferior Wall MIInferior Wall MI Leads II, III and aVF Leads II, III and aVF Reciprocal changes in leads I, and aVLReciprocal changes in leads I, and aVL Area usually supplied by the RCAArea usually supplied by the RCA


ST ELEVATIONSST ELEVATIONS– Lateral Wall MILateral Wall MI

I, aVL, VI, aVL, V55 and V and V66

Area supplied by the Circumflex arteryArea supplied by the Circumflex artery

– Posterior Wall MIPosterior Wall MI Reflected on the opposite wallsReflected on the opposite walls Opposite deflectionsOpposite deflections


Coronary ArteriesCoronary Arteries

Anterior Wall MIAnterior Wall MI

Inferior Wall MIInferior Wall MI

COMPLICATIONSCOMPLICATIONS

– Dysrhythmias, heart failure, pericarditis, Dysrhythmias, heart failure, pericarditis,

ventricular aneurysms, ventricular thrombus, ventricular aneurysms, ventricular thrombus,

VSD, mitral regurgitation, papillary muscle (or VSD, mitral regurgitation, papillary muscle (or

chordae tendineae) rupture, pericardial chordae tendineae) rupture, pericardial

effusions, pericarditiseffusions, pericarditis


NURSING INTERVENTIONSNURSING INTERVENTIONS– OO22

– BedrestBedrest

– Serial ECG’sSerial ECG’s

– Serial cardiac enzymesSerial cardiac enzymes

– Keep pain free (NTG. MSOKeep pain free (NTG. MSO44))

– MONA MONA (Morphine, O2, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin),(Morphine, O2, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin), Heparin, beta-blockers, and ace inhibitors. May also Heparin, beta-blockers, and ace inhibitors. May also include thrombolytics or Gp2a3b inhibitorsinclude thrombolytics or Gp2a3b inhibitors

– PCI, PTCA, IABP, CABG PCI, PTCA, IABP, CABG


TREATMENTTREATMENT

– Time Is Heart MuscleTime Is Heart Muscle

– Prompt ECGPrompt ECG

– Goals: Relieve pain, limit the size of the Goals: Relieve pain, limit the size of the infarction and to prevent complications infarction and to prevent complications (primarily lethal dysrhythmias) (primarily lethal dysrhythmias)


TREATMENTTREATMENT

– MONA MONA (Morphine, O2, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin)(Morphine, O2, Nitroglycerin, Aspirin), , Heparin, beta-blockers, and ace inhibitors. Heparin, beta-blockers, and ace inhibitors. May also include thrombolytics or Gp2a3b May also include thrombolytics or Gp2a3b inhibitorsinhibitors

– Cardiac Catheterization (with angioplasty, Cardiac Catheterization (with angioplasty, atherectomy and/or stent)atherectomy and/or stent)

– IABP, CABG, educationIABP, CABG, education


Balloon AngioplastyBalloon Angioplasty

Vascular Stent DeploymentVascular Stent Deployment

AtherectomyAtherectomy

SPECIFIC TREATMENTSSPECIFIC TREATMENTS– Inferior Wall (IWMI)Inferior Wall (IWMI)

FluidsFluids InotropicsInotropics Afterload reducing medicationsAfterload reducing medications

– Anterior Wall (AWMI)Anterior Wall (AWMI) DiureticsDiuretics InotropicsInotropics Afterload reducing medicationsAfterload reducing medications



DEFINITIONDEFINITION– A bulge or ballooning of the aorta A bulge or ballooning of the aorta

When the walls of the aneurysm include all three When the walls of the aneurysm include all three layers of the artery, they are called true aneurysmslayers of the artery, they are called true aneurysms

When the wall of the aneurysm include only the When the wall of the aneurysm include only the outer layer, it is called a pseudo-aneurysmouter layer, it is called a pseudo-aneurysm

– May be thoracic or abdominalMay be thoracic or abdominal


CAUSESCAUSES Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis

Marfan syndrome Marfan syndrome

Hypertension Hypertension

Crack cocaine usage Crack cocaine usage

Smoking Smoking

Trauma Trauma

Aortic Aneurysms RuptureAortic Aneurysms Rupture

An aortic aneurysm, depending on its size, may An aortic aneurysm, depending on its size, may rupture, causing life-threatening internal bleedingrupture, causing life-threatening internal bleeding

The risk of an aneurysm rupturing increases as the The risk of an aneurysm rupturing increases as the aneurysm gets largeraneurysm gets larger

The risk of rupture also depends on the location of The risk of rupture also depends on the location of the aneurysmthe aneurysm

Each year, approximately 15,000 Americans die of a Each year, approximately 15,000 Americans die of a ruptured aortic aneurysm. ruptured aortic aneurysm.


CLASSIFICATIONSCLASSIFICATIONS

– Classified by shape, location along the aorta, Classified by shape, location along the aorta, and how they are formedand how they are formed

– May be symmetrical in shape (fusiform) or a May be symmetrical in shape (fusiform) or a localized weakness of the arterial wall (saccular)localized weakness of the arterial wall (saccular)




– Often produces no symptoms Often produces no symptoms

– If an aortic aneurysm suddenly ruptures it presents If an aortic aneurysm suddenly ruptures it presents with extreme abdominal or back pain, a pulsating with extreme abdominal or back pain, a pulsating mass in the abdomen, and a drastic drop in blood mass in the abdomen, and a drastic drop in blood pressure pressure

– An increase in the size of an aneurysm means an An increase in the size of an aneurysm means an increased in the risk of rupture increased in the risk of rupture


THORACIC SIGNS & SYMPTOMSTHORACIC SIGNS & SYMPTOMS– Back, shoulder or neck pain Back, shoulder or neck pain

– Cough, due to pressure placed on the tracheaCough, due to pressure placed on the trachea

– Hoarseness Hoarseness

– Strider, dyspneaStrider, dyspnea

– Difficulty swallowing Difficulty swallowing

– Swelling in the neck or armsSwelling in the neck or arms

Aortic DissectionsAortic Dissections


– Tearing of the inner layer of the aortic wall, which Tearing of the inner layer of the aortic wall, which allows blood to leak into the wall itself and causes allows blood to leak into the wall itself and causes the separation of the inner and outer layersthe separation of the inner and outer layers

– Usually associated with severe chest pain radiating Usually associated with severe chest pain radiating to the backto the back


A.A. Dissection Dissection beginning in the beginning in the ascending aorta ascending aorta

B.B. Whenever the Whenever the ascending aorta ascending aorta is not involved is not involved


A.A. Dissection Dissection beginning in the beginning in the ascending aorta ascending aorta

B.B. Whenever the Whenever the ascending aorta ascending aorta is not involved is not involved




COMPLICATIONSCOMPLICATIONS

Rupture Rupture

Peripheral embolization Peripheral embolization

Infection Infection

Spontaneous occlusion of aortaSpontaneous occlusion of aorta


TREATMENTTREATMENT

Medical managementMedical management

– Controlled BP (within specific range)Controlled BP (within specific range)

Surgical repairSurgical repair

> 4.5 cm in Marfan patients or > 5 cm in non-> 4.5 cm in Marfan patients or > 5 cm in non-Marfan patients will require surgical correction Marfan patients will require surgical correction or endovascular stent placementor endovascular stent placement



– Diseases of the heart muscle that cause Diseases of the heart muscle that cause deterioration of the function of the myocardiumdeterioration of the function of the myocardium


CLASSIFICATIONSCLASSIFICATIONS– Primary / Idiopathic (Primary / Idiopathic (intrinsicintrinsic))

Heart disease of unknown cause, although viral Heart disease of unknown cause, although viral infection and autoimmunity are suspected causesinfection and autoimmunity are suspected causes

– Secondary (Secondary (extrinsicextrinsic)) Heart disease as a result of other systemic diseases, Heart disease as a result of other systemic diseases,

such as autoimmune diseases, CAD, valvular such as autoimmune diseases, CAD, valvular

disease, severe hypertension, or alcohol abusedisease, severe hypertension, or alcohol abuse


Hypertropic CardiomyopathyHypertropic Cardiomyopathy

Restrictive CardiomyopathyRestrictive Cardiomyopathy

Dilated CardiomyopathyDilated Cardiomyopathy


Bizarre hypertrophy of the septumBizarre hypertrophy of the septum– Previously called IHSS Previously called IHSS

Idiopathic Hypertropic Subaortic StenosisIdiopathic Hypertropic Subaortic Stenosis

– Known as HOCM Known as HOCM Hypertropic Obstructive CardiomyopathyHypertropic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy

Positive inotropic drugs Should Positive inotropic drugs Should NotNot Be Used Be Used Contractility will Contractility will outflow tract obstruction outflow tract obstruction

Nitroglycerin Should Nitroglycerin Should NotNot Be Used Be Used– Dilation Will Worsen The Problem Dilation Will Worsen The Problem

HarleyHarley


TREATMENTTREATMENT– Relax the ventriclesRelax the ventricles

Beta BlockersBeta Blockers Calcium Channel Blockers Calcium Channel Blockers

– Slow the Heart RateSlow the Heart Rate Increase filling timeIncrease filling time

– Use Negative InotropesUse Negative Inotropes Optimize diastolic fillingOptimize diastolic filling

– Do Not use NTGDo Not use NTG Dilation will worsen the problemDilation will worsen the problem


Rigid Ventricular WallRigid Ventricular Wall

– Due to endomyocardial fibrosis Due to endomyocardial fibrosis

– Obstructs ventricular fillingObstructs ventricular filling

Least common formLeast common form


TREATMENTTREATMENT

– Positive InotropicsPositive Inotropics

– Diuretics Diuretics

– Low Sodium DietLow Sodium Diet


Grossly dilated ventricles without hypertrophyGrossly dilated ventricles without hypertrophy

– Global left ventricular dysfunction Global left ventricular dysfunction

– Leads to pooling of blood and embolic episodesLeads to pooling of blood and embolic episodes

– Leads to refractory heart failure Leads to refractory heart failure

– Leads to papillary muscle dysfunction secondary to Leads to papillary muscle dysfunction secondary to LV dilation LV dilation


TREATMENTTREATMENT

– Positive InotropesPositive Inotropes

– Afterload ReducersAfterload Reducers

– Anticoagulants with Atrial FibAnticoagulants with Atrial Fib

CardiomyopathiesCardiomyopathies


GENERALIZED TREATMENTGENERALIZED TREATMENT– Positive InotropesPositive Inotropes

Except with Hypertropic CardiomyopathyExcept with Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy

– Vasodilators Vasodilators Except with Hypertropic CardiomyopathyExcept with Hypertropic Cardiomyopathy

– Reduce Preload & AfterloadReduce Preload & Afterload– DiureticsDiuretics– Beta BlockersBeta Blockers– Calcium Channel BlockersCalcium Channel Blockers– IABPIABP– Vasodilators (as indicated)Vasodilators (as indicated)– Fluid RestrictionFluid Restriction

– Daily weights, prn O2, planned activities, Daily weights, prn O2, planned activities, education, and emotional supporteducation, and emotional support

– Consider Heart TransplantConsider Heart Transplant

Conduction DefectsConduction Defects

STABLE VS UNSTABLESTABLE VS UNSTABLE

– StableStable Start with medicationsStart with medications

– UnstableUnstable Shock (cardioversion or defibrillation)Shock (cardioversion or defibrillation)

Normal Sinus RhythmNormal Sinus Rhythm

Heart RateHeart Rate 60 - 100 bpm60 - 100 bpm

RhythmRhythm RegularRegular

P WaveP Wave Before each QRS & identicalBefore each QRS & identical

PR Interval (in seconds)PR Interval (in seconds) 0.12 to 0.200.12 to 0.20

QRS (in seconds)QRS (in seconds) < 0.12< 0.12

Atrial FibrillationAtrial Fibrillation

AFibAFib– Multifocal atrial impulses at rate 300-600/min Multifocal atrial impulses at rate 300-600/min

– Irregular conduction to ventriclesIrregular conduction to ventricles

Atrial FlutterAtrial Flutter

AFLAFL– Atrial impulses at rate of 250-350/min Atrial impulses at rate of 250-350/min

– Regularly blocked impulses at the AV nodeRegularly blocked impulses at the AV node

– Saw tooth flutter wavesSaw tooth flutter waves

Wandering Atrial PacemakerWandering Atrial Pacemaker

WAPWAP– Multiple ectopic foci in the atriaMultiple ectopic foci in the atria

– Three or more p wave morphologiesThree or more p wave morphologies

– Rate < 100Rate < 100

Supraventricular TachycardiaSupraventricular Tachycardia

SVTSVT– Supraventricular rhythm at rate 150-250 Supraventricular rhythm at rate 150-250

– P waves cannot be positively identifiedP waves cannot be positively identified

Atrial Tach = supraventricular rhythm with p wave morphology Atrial Tach = supraventricular rhythm with p wave morphology that is noticeably different from the that is noticeably different from the

sinus p wavesinus p wave

Ventricular TachycardiaVentricular Tachycardia

VTVT– Ventricular rate of 100-250/minVentricular rate of 100-250/min

– Wide QRSWide QRS

Torsades de PointesTorsades de Pointes

Polymorphic VTPolymorphic VT– VT with alternating ventricular focus VT with alternating ventricular focus

– Often associated with prolonged QT Rate < 100Often associated with prolonged QT Rate < 100

Heart Blocks (AV Blocks)Heart Blocks (AV Blocks)

Sinus Rhythm with First Degree AV BlockSinus Rhythm with First Degree AV Block

Sinus Rhythm with Second Degree AV Block, Type 2Sinus Rhythm with Second Degree AV Block, Type 2

Sinus Rhythm with Second Degree AV Block, Type 1Sinus Rhythm with Second Degree AV Block, Type 1

Third Degree AV BlockThird Degree AV Block


– A condition in which the heart cannot pump A condition in which the heart cannot pump sufficient blood to meet the metabolic needs of sufficient blood to meet the metabolic needs of the bodythe body

– Pulmonary (LVF) and/or systemic (RVF) Pulmonary (LVF) and/or systemic (RVF) congestion is present.congestion is present.

Heart FailureHeart Failure

DEFINITIONDEFINITION– Pulmonary EdemaPulmonary Edema

Fluid in the alveolus that impairs gas exchange byFluid in the alveolus that impairs gas exchange by altering the diffusion between alveolus andaltering the diffusion between alveolus and capillarycapillary

Acute left ventricular failure causes cardiogenic Acute left ventricular failure causes cardiogenic pulmonary edemapulmonary edema

Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema is a synonym for Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema is a synonym for Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)


COMPENSATORY MECHANISMSCOMPENSATORY MECHANISMS– Sympaththetic nervous system stimulationSympaththetic nervous system stimulation

TachycardiaTachycardia Vasoconstriction and increased SVRVasoconstriction and increased SVR

– Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system activationactivation

Hypo perfusion to the kidneys (rennin)Hypo perfusion to the kidneys (rennin) Vasoconstriction (angiotension)Vasoconstriction (angiotension) Sodium and water retention (kidneys)Sodium and water retention (kidneys) Ventricular dilationVentricular dilation


FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONSFUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS

– Class I Class I

– Class IIClass II

– Class IIIClass III

– Class IVClass IV


(without noticeable limitations)(without noticeable limitations)

(symptoms upon activity)(symptoms upon activity)

(severe symptoms upon activity)(severe symptoms upon activity)

(symptoms at rest)(symptoms at rest)

COMPLICATIONSCOMPLICATIONS– HypotensionHypotension

– DysrhythmiasDysrhythmias

– Respiratory FailureRespiratory Failure

– Progressive DeteriorationProgressive Deterioration

– Acute Renal FailureAcute Renal Failure

– Fluid & Electrolyte ImbalancesFluid & Electrolyte Imbalances


TREATMENTTREATMENT– Improve OxygenationImprove Oxygenation

– Decrease Myocardial Oxygen DemandDecrease Myocardial Oxygen Demand

– Decrease PreloadDecrease Preload

– Decrease AfterloadDecrease Afterload

– Increase ContractilityIncrease Contractility

– Manage DysrhythmiasManage Dysrhythmias



– Inadequate perfusion to the body tissuesInadequate perfusion to the body tissues

– Low blood pressure with impaired perfusion Low blood pressure with impaired perfusion to the end organsto the end organs

– May result in multiple organ dysfunctionMay result in multiple organ dysfunction


TYPES OF SHOCKTYPES OF SHOCK

– Hypovolemic ShockHypovolemic Shock

– Cardiogenic ShockCardiogenic Shock

– Distributive Shock Distributive Shock

– Obstructive ShockObstructive Shock


SIGNS & SYMPTOMSSIGNS & SYMPTOMS The body attempts to compensate for shock:The body attempts to compensate for shock:

1.1.TachycardiaTachycardia Attempts to deliver more blood to the tissuesAttempts to deliver more blood to the tissues

2.2.VasoconstrictionVasoconstriction Attempts to maintain adequate BP in order to Attempts to maintain adequate BP in order to

adequately perfuse the body tissuesadequately perfuse the body tissues

3.3.Increased ADH SecretionIncreased ADH Secretion ADH makes the body hold onto water in an effort to ADH makes the body hold onto water in an effort to

maintain volume and thus enough blood pressure to maintain volume and thus enough blood pressure to perfuse the body tissuesperfuse the body tissues


SIGNS & SYMPTOMSSIGNS & SYMPTOMS– Hypovolemic Shock:Hypovolemic Shock:

Low BP, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, Low BP, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension,

restlessness, confusion, agitation (or listless), thirst, restlessness, confusion, agitation (or listless), thirst,

pallor, cool, clammy skin, pallor, cool, clammy skin, resp. rate, resp. rate, UOP, UOP, CO, CO,

PAWP, PAWP, CVP, CVP, SVR, SVR, lactate levels lactate levels


SIGNS & SYMPTOMSSIGNS & SYMPTOMS– Cardiogenic Shock:Cardiogenic Shock:

Low BP, tachycardia, restlessness, confusion, Low BP, tachycardia, restlessness, confusion,

agitation (or listless), thirst, pallor, cool, clammy skin, agitation (or listless), thirst, pallor, cool, clammy skin,

resp. rate, resp. rate, UOP, UOP, CO, CO, PAWP (low with RVF), PAWP (low with RVF),

CVP, CVP, SVR, JVD, peripheral edema, ventricular SVR, JVD, peripheral edema, ventricular

gallop, dyspnea, pulmonary crackles, gallop, dyspnea, pulmonary crackles, lactate levels lactate levels


SIGNS & SYMPTOMSSIGNS & SYMPTOMS– Anaphylactic Shock:Anaphylactic Shock:

Low BP, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, Low BP, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension,

restlessness, confusion, agitation (or listless), thirst, restlessness, confusion, agitation (or listless), thirst,

pallor, warm feeling, pruritus, hives, angioedema, pallor, warm feeling, pruritus, hives, angioedema,

bronchoconstriction, wheezing, laryngoedema, bronchoconstriction, wheezing, laryngoedema,

dyspnea, cool, clammy skin, dyspnea, cool, clammy skin, UOP, UOP, CO, CO, PAWP, PAWP,

CVP, CVP, SVR, SVR, lactate levels lactate levels


SIGNS & SYMPTOMSSIGNS & SYMPTOMS– Obstructive Shock:Obstructive Shock:

Low BP, tachycardia, restlessness, confusion, Low BP, tachycardia, restlessness, confusion,

agitation (or listless), pallor, cool, clammy skin, agitation (or listless), pallor, cool, clammy skin,

UOP, UOP, CO CO

Symptoms related to causeSymptoms related to cause


SIGNS & SYMPTOMSSIGNS & SYMPTOMS– Septic Shock:Septic Shock:

Early Stage (Hyper-dynamic, Warm Phase)Early Stage (Hyper-dynamic, Warm Phase)– Normal BP, tachycardia, confusion, agitation (or listless), Normal BP, tachycardia, confusion, agitation (or listless),

resp. rate, resp. rate, temp, normal color, normal or temp, normal color, normal or UOP, UOP, CO, normal PAWP, CO, normal PAWP, CO, CO, SVR, SVR,



– Septic Shock:Septic Shock: Late Stage (Hypo-dynamic, Cold Phase)Late Stage (Hypo-dynamic, Cold Phase)

– Low BP, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, Low BP, tachycardia, orthostatic hypotension, restlessness, confusion, agitation (or listless), thirst, restlessness, confusion, agitation (or listless), thirst, pallor, cool, clammy skin, pallor, cool, clammy skin, UOP, UOP, CO, CO, PAWP, PAWP, CVP, CVP, SVR, SVR, lactate levels lactate levels


TREATMENTSTREATMENTS

– Hypovolemic Shock:Hypovolemic Shock: Volume (IVF, Blood)Volume (IVF, Blood)

– Cardiogenic Shock:Cardiogenic Shock: COCO

Preload & AfterloadPreload & Afterload

Myocardial DemandMyocardial Demand



– Anaphylactic Shock:Anaphylactic Shock: EpinephrineEpinephrine IVFIVF VasoconstrictorsVasoconstrictors Support/Maintain AirwaySupport/Maintain Airway

– Obstructive Shock:Obstructive Shock: Treat the CauseTreat the Cause



– Septic Shock:Septic Shock: IVF (150cc/hr or wide open)IVF (150cc/hr or wide open)

Treat Cause (pan culture, antibiotics)Treat Cause (pan culture, antibiotics)

Vasoconstrictors in warm phaseVasoconstrictors in warm phase

Treat temp (if needed)Treat temp (if needed)


BREAK!BREAK!


Vascular DiseaseVascular Disease

Aorto/Iliac Disease: Pre & Post PTA/StentAorto/Iliac Disease: Pre & Post PTA/Stent

Peripheral Vascular DiseasePeripheral Vascular DiseaseSYMPTOMSSYMPTOMS

PAINPAIN

PAIN RELIEFPAIN RELIEF

EDEMAEDEMA

PULSESPULSES

INTEGUMENT INTEGUMENT CHANGESCHANGES

ULCERSULCERS

SKIN TEMPERATURESKIN TEMPERATURE

SEXUAL ISSUESSEXUAL ISSUES

ARTERIALARTERIAL

Upon walkingUpon walking

On resting, standing or On resting, standing or dependent position of lower limbs dependent position of lower limbs

NoneNone

Decreased or absentDecreased or absent

Hair lossHair lossSkin shinySkin shinyNail thickeningNail thickeningPallor when elevatedPallor when elevatedRed when dependentRed when dependent

Ulcers located on toes, lateral Ulcers located on toes, lateral areas or site of traumaareas or site of traumaGangrene possibleGangrene possible

CoolCool

ImpotencyImpotencySexual dysfunctionSexual dysfunction

VENOUSVENOUS

While standingWhile standing

Elevation of extremitiesElevation of extremities

Present, edematousPresent, edematous

May be difficult to palpateMay be difficult to palpate

Brownish pigmentationBrownish pigmentationMay be cyanotic when May be cyanotic when extremities are dependentextremities are dependent

Ulcers located on ankles, Ulcers located on ankles, medial or pre-tibial areasmedial or pre-tibial areas

Normal or warmNormal or warm

Not presentNot present

Peripheral Vascular DiseasePeripheral Vascular Disease

TREATMENTSTREATMENTS– MedicalMedical

Are they taking ASA, Coumadin, Ticlid, Plavix, Are they taking ASA, Coumadin, Ticlid, Plavix, Oral Contraceptives, Hormones?Oral Contraceptives, Hormones?

– InvasiveInvasive PTA, atherectomy, stentsPTA, atherectomy, stents

– SurgicalSurgical GraftsGrafts

Peripheral Vascular DiseasePeripheral Vascular Disease

Bypass GraftsBypass Grafts

ARDSARDS

Drowning Drowning

PneumothoraxPneumothorax

Respiratory Respiratory

FailureFailure

Respiratory AlterationsRespiratory Alterations

ChronicChronic LungLung DiseaseDisease

PneumoniaPneumonia

PulmonaryPulmonary

EmbolismEmbolism

ARDSARDS


– Severe respiratory failure associated with pulmonary Severe respiratory failure associated with pulmonary infiltrates (similar to infant hyaline membrane disease)infiltrates (similar to infant hyaline membrane disease)

– Pulmonary edema in the absence of fluid overload or Pulmonary edema in the absence of fluid overload or depressed LV function (Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema)depressed LV function (Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema)

– Originates from a number of insults involving damage to the Originates from a number of insults involving damage to the alveolar-capillary membranealveolar-capillary membrane

Acute Respiratory Distress SyndromeAcute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

ARDSARDS

PATHOPHYSIOLOGYPATHOPHYSIOLOGY

– Inflammatory mediators are released causing extensive Inflammatory mediators are released causing extensive

structural damagestructural damage

– Increased permeability of pulmonary microvasculature Increased permeability of pulmonary microvasculature

causes leakage of proteinaceous fluid across the alveolar–causes leakage of proteinaceous fluid across the alveolar–

capillary membrane capillary membrane

– Also causes damage to the surfactant-producing type II cellsAlso causes damage to the surfactant-producing type II cells

ARDSARDS

CXR CHARACTERISTICSCXR CHARACTERISTICS– Normal size heart Normal size heart

– No pleural effusion No pleural effusion

– Ground GlassGround Glass appearance appearance

– Often normal early in the disease but may rapidly Often normal early in the disease but may rapidly

progress to complete whiteoutprogress to complete whiteout

ARDSARDS

ARDSARDS

SIGNS & SYMPTOMSSIGNS & SYMPTOMS– Symptoms develop 24 to 48 hours of injurySymptoms develop 24 to 48 hours of injury

Sudden progressive disorderSudden progressive disorder Pulmonary edemaPulmonary edema Severe dyspneaSevere dyspnea Hypoxemia Hypoxemia REFRACTORYREFRACTORY to O2 to O2 Decreased lung compliance Decreased lung compliance Diffuse pulmonary infiltratesDiffuse pulmonary infiltrates

– Symptoms may be minimal compared to CXRSymptoms may be minimal compared to CXR – Rales may be heardRales may be heard

ARDSARDS

Common Risk Common Risk FactorsFactors Other Risk FactorsOther Risk Factors

Sepsis Sepsis Massive Massive Trauma Trauma Shock Shock MultipleMultiple

Transfusions Transfusions Pneumonia Pneumonia

Aspiration Aspiration InfectionInfection

Smoke inhalation Smoke inhalation Inhaled toxinsInhaled toxins

Burns Burns Near Drowning Near Drowning

DKA DKA Pregnancy Pregnancy Eclampsia Eclampsia

Amniotic Fluid EmbolusAmniotic Fluid EmbolusDrugsDrugs

Acute Pancreatitis Acute Pancreatitis DIC DIC

Head Injury Head Injury ICP ICP

Fat Emboli Fat Emboli Blood Products Blood Products

Heart/Lung BypassHeart/Lung Bypass Tumor Lysis Tumor Lysis

Pulmonary ContusionPulmonary ContusionNarcoticsNarcotics

RISK FACTORSRISK FACTORS

ARDSARDS

TREATMENTTREATMENT

– Respiratory SupportRespiratory Support

– PEEP, CPAPPEEP, CPAP

Chronic Lung DiseaseChronic Lung Disease

COPDCOPD– Presents with hyper-inflated lung fields Presents with hyper-inflated lung fields

Due to chronic air trappingDue to chronic air trapping

May be barrel chestedMay be barrel chested

– May lead to cor pulmonale May lead to cor pulmonale (right-sided heart failure)(right-sided heart failure)

Due to chronic high pulmonary pressuresDue to chronic high pulmonary pressures

– Often hypercarbic (high pCO2)Often hypercarbic (high pCO2) Often dependent upon hypoxic driveOften dependent upon hypoxic drive

Chronic Lung DiseaseChronic Lung Disease

COPD TREATMENTCOPD TREATMENT– Avoid overuse of oxygenAvoid overuse of oxygen (except in emergencies) (except in emergencies)

– BronchodilatorsBronchodilators

– SteroidsSteroids

– HydrationHydration

– EducationEducation

Pursed Lip BreathingPursed Lip Breathing

Leaning UprightLeaning Upright

Near DrowningNear Drowning Salt WaterSalt Water

– Causes body fluids to shift into lungsCauses body fluids to shift into lungs Osmosis: From low to high concentrationOsmosis: From low to high concentration Results in hemoconcentration & hypovolemiaResults in hemoconcentration & hypovolemia

– Results in acute pulmonary edemaResults in acute pulmonary edema Fresh WaterFresh Water

– Fluids shift into body tissuesFluids shift into body tissues Results in hemodilution & hypervolemiaResults in hemodilution & hypervolemia Can result in gross edemaCan result in gross edema

– Damaged alveoli fill with proteinaceous fluidDamaged alveoli fill with proteinaceous fluid May lead to pulmonary edemaMay lead to pulmonary edema

PneumoniaPneumonia

Lung infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal)Lung infection (bacterial, viral, or fungal)

– Most commonly caused by SMost commonly caused by Streptococcus treptococcus pneumoniaepneumoniae

Symptoms include fever, pleuretic chest Symptoms include fever, pleuretic chest pain, productive cough, and tachypneapain, productive cough, and tachypnea

– Often presents bronchial breath sounds over the Often presents bronchial breath sounds over the lung area lung area

Treatment involves giving the right antibioticTreatment involves giving the right antibiotic

PneumothoraxPneumothorax DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS

– Simple pneumothoraxSimple pneumothorax Results from buildup of air or pressure in the pleural spaceResults from buildup of air or pressure in the pleural space

– Spontaneous pneumothoraxSpontaneous pneumothorax May be due to blebs that ruptureMay be due to blebs that rupture The 2 key risk factors are increased chest length and The 2 key risk factors are increased chest length and

cigarette smokingcigarette smoking

– Tension pneumothoraxTension pneumothorax Involves a buildup of air in the pleural space due to Involves a buildup of air in the pleural space due to

one-way movement of airone-way movement of air Progressively worsensProgressively worsens Requires immediate interventionRequires immediate intervention


Tension PneumothoraxTension Pneumothorax


CAUSESCAUSES

– BarotraumaBarotrauma

– InjuryInjury

– BlebsBlebs


SIGNS & SYMPTOMSSIGNS & SYMPTOMS– Standard PneumothoraxStandard Pneumothorax

Sharp "pleuritic" chest pain, worse on breathingSharp "pleuritic" chest pain, worse on breathing Sudden shortness of breathSudden shortness of breath Dry, hacking cough (may occur due to irritation Dry, hacking cough (may occur due to irritation

of the diaphragm)of the diaphragm) May cause mediastinal shift May cause mediastinal shift

– Tension pneumothoraxTension pneumothorax Signs of standard pneumothorax with signs of Signs of standard pneumothorax with signs of

cardiovascular collapse cardiovascular collapse Immediately life threateningImmediately life threatening May cause mediastinal shiftMay cause mediastinal shift

PneumothoraxPneumothorax TREATMENTTREATMENT Spontaneous pneumothoraxSpontaneous pneumothorax

– Depends on symptoms & size of pneumothorax Depends on symptoms & size of pneumothorax

– Provide respiratory supportProvide respiratory support

– May need chest tube or needle decompression May need chest tube or needle decompression Some resolve without interventionSome resolve without intervention

Tension pneumothoraxTension pneumothorax– Requires immediate interventionRequires immediate intervention

– May cause cardiovascular collapseMay cause cardiovascular collapse

– May need chest tube or needle decompression May need chest tube or needle decompression 22ndnd intercostal space intercostal space

TREATMENTTREATMENT

– PleurodesisPleurodesis


Chemical or surgical adhesion of the lung Chemical or surgical adhesion of the lung to the chest wallto the chest wall

Used for multiple collapsed lungs or Used for multiple collapsed lungs or persistent collapsepersistent collapse

Flail ChestFlail Chest

DefinitionDefinition

Signs & SymptomsSigns & Symptoms

Pulmonary EmbolismPulmonary Embolism

– Arterial embolus that obstructs blood flow to the lung Arterial embolus that obstructs blood flow to the lung

– Symptoms include sudden dyspnea, cough, chest Symptoms include sudden dyspnea, cough, chest pain, hemoptysis and sinus tachycardiapain, hemoptysis and sinus tachycardia

– Blood gas shows low pO2 & low pCO2Blood gas shows low pO2 & low pCO2

– May present positive Homan’s SignMay present positive Homan’s Sign

– May present loud S2May present loud S2

Diagnostic TestsDiagnostic Tests

– CXRCXR

– VQ ScanVQ Scan

– Pulmonary arteriogramPulmonary arteriogram – Venous ultrasound of the lower extremitiesVenous ultrasound of the lower extremities

– ABG with low pO2 & low pCO2ABG with low pO2 & low pCO2

– D-Dimer D-Dimer


TreatmentTreatment– Requires immediate intervention Requires immediate intervention

– Provide respiratory supportProvide respiratory support

– Treat pain & comfortTreat pain & comfort

– Usually includes intravenous heparinUsually includes intravenous heparin Heparin reduces risk of secondary Heparin reduces risk of secondary

thrombus formation while clot is reabsorbedthrombus formation while clot is reabsorbed

– May require embolectomyMay require embolectomy

– May require thrombolysisMay require thrombolysis

– May need umbrella filter May need umbrella filter

– May need long term anticoagulantsMay need long term anticoagulants


Respiratory FailureRespiratory Failure


– Failure to maintain adequate gas exchange Failure to maintain adequate gas exchange

– Inadequate blood oxygenation or CO2 removalInadequate blood oxygenation or CO2 removal

– PaO2 < 50 mmHg PaO2 < 50 mmHg and/or PaCO2 > 50 mmHg and/or PaCO2 > 50 mmHg and/or pH < 7.35 and/or pH < 7.35 on Room Air on Room Air


TYPE ITYPE I Hypoxemia Hypoxemia withoutwithout hypercapnia hypercapnia

TYPE II TYPE II Hypoxemia Hypoxemia withwith hypercapnia hypercapnia


CAUSESCAUSES

– V/Q MismatchingV/Q Mismatching

– Intrapulmonary ShuntingIntrapulmonary Shunting

– Alveolar HypoventilationAlveolar Hypoventilation


V/Q MISMATCHING V/Q MISMATCHING

– COPDCOPD

– Interstitial Lung DiseaseInterstitial Lung Disease

– Pulmonary EmbolismPulmonary Embolism


PULMONARY SHUNTINGPULMONARY SHUNTING

– AV fistulas/malformationsAV fistulas/malformations

– Alveolar collapse (atelectasis)Alveolar collapse (atelectasis)

– Alveolar consolidation (pneumonia)Alveolar consolidation (pneumonia)

– Excessive mucus accumulation Excessive mucus accumulation



– Restlessness / AgitationRestlessness / Agitation

– Confusion / Confusion / LOC LOC

– Tachycardia / DysrhythmiasTachycardia / Dysrhythmias

– Tachypnea / Dyspnea Tachypnea / Dyspnea

– Cool, clammy, pale skin Cool, clammy, pale skin


ARTERIAL BLOOD GASESARTERIAL BLOOD GASES

– pH 7.30 / pO2 45 / pCO2 80pH 7.30 / pO2 45 / pCO2 80

– pH 7.30 / pO2 55 / pCO2 65pH 7.30 / pO2 55 / pCO2 65

– pH 7.32 / pO2 50 / pCO2 50pH 7.32 / pO2 50 / pCO2 50

– pH 7.55 / pO2 65 / pCO2 22 pH 7.55 / pO2 65 / pCO2 22


TREATMENT TREATMENT – Ensure Adequate VentilationEnsure Adequate Ventilation FiO2FiO2

Ineffective with shuntingIneffective with shunting Prolonged O2 > 40% causes O2 toxicityProlonged O2 > 40% causes O2 toxicity Must use caution with CO2 retainersMust use caution with CO2 retainers

– Chronic hypercapnia causes CO2 retainers Chronic hypercapnia causes CO2 retainers to use hypoxic driveto use hypoxic drive

– Too much O2 can depress respirationsToo much O2 can depress respirations

GI BleedGI Bleed

PancreatitisPancreatitis

Gastrointestinal AlterationsGastrointestinal Alterations

CAUSESCAUSES– UGI BleedingUGI Bleeding

Includes the esophagus, stomach, duodenumIncludes the esophagus, stomach, duodenum

– Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), or Esophageal VaricesPeptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), or Esophageal Varices

– ASA, NSAID’s, Anticoagulants, AlcoholASA, NSAID’s, Anticoagulants, Alcohol

– H. PyloriH. Pylori

– LGI BleedingLGI Bleeding Includes the jejunum, ileum, colon, rectum Includes the jejunum, ileum, colon, rectum

– Colorectal cancer, Polyps, Hemorrhoids, IBD Colorectal cancer, Polyps, Hemorrhoids, IBD

Gastrointestinal BleedingGastrointestinal Bleeding


Gastrointestinal BleedingGastrointestinal Bleeding HematemesisHematemesis – vomiting of blood (or coffee ground – vomiting of blood (or coffee ground

material) (indicates bleeding above the duodenum )material) (indicates bleeding above the duodenum )

MelenaMelena – passage of black tarry stools > 50ml (indicates – passage of black tarry stools > 50ml (indicates degradation of blood in the bowel)degradation of blood in the bowel)

HematocheziaHematochezia – passage of red blood (rectal bleeding)– passage of red blood (rectal bleeding)

Occult BleedingOccult Bleeding – bleeding that is not apparent to the – bleeding that is not apparent to the patient and results from small amounts of bloodpatient and results from small amounts of blood

Obscure BleedingObscure Bleeding – occult or obvious but source not – occult or obvious but source not identifiedidentified


HematemesisHematemesis – – always UGI sourcealways UGI source

MelanaMelana – – indicates blood has been in GI tract indicates blood has been in GI tract for extended periods for extended periods – Mostly UGIMostly UGI– Small bowelSmall bowel– Rt colon (if bleeding relatively slow)Rt colon (if bleeding relatively slow)

HematocheziaHematochezia – Mostly colonMostly colon– Massive UGI bleeding (not enough time for degradation)Massive UGI bleeding (not enough time for degradation)

TREATMENTTREATMENT– Find the underlying causeFind the underlying cause

– Fluid volume replacementFluid volume replacement

– Endoscopy or colonoscopyEndoscopy or colonoscopy

– Medical and /or surgical therapy Medical and /or surgical therapy SomatostatinSomatostatin IV or intra-arterial vasopressinIV or intra-arterial vasopressin SclerotherpaySclerotherpay Angiography with embolizationAngiography with embolization ElectrocoagulationElectrocoagulation Band ligationBand ligation Balloon tamponade (Sengstaken-Blackmore tube)Balloon tamponade (Sengstaken-Blackmore tube)


The PancreasThe Pancreas

The Pancreas secretes digestive enzymes, The Pancreas secretes digestive enzymes, bicarbonate, water, and some electrolytes into bicarbonate, water, and some electrolytes into the duodenum via the pancreatic ductthe duodenum via the pancreatic duct

– Lipase, Amylase, TrypsinLipase, Amylase, Trypsin

The Pancreas also produces The Pancreas also produces and secretes insulin and secretes insulin


DEFINITIONDEFINITION– An autodigestive process resulting An autodigestive process resulting

from premature activation of from premature activation of pancreatic enzymespancreatic enzymes


PATHOSHYSIOLOGYPATHOSHYSIOLOGY

• Inactive pancreatic enzymes are activated outside Inactive pancreatic enzymes are activated outside of the duodenumof the duodenum

• The swelling pancreas causes fluids to shift into The swelling pancreas causes fluids to shift into the retro peritoneum and bowel the retro peritoneum and bowel

• Fluid shifts can cause severe hypovolemia and Fluid shifts can cause severe hypovolemia and hypotensionhypotension

• Inflammation cause commotion around pancreasInflammation cause commotion around pancreas


MANY CAUSESMANY CAUSES– AlcoholismAlcoholism

– Biliary DiseaseBiliary Disease

– GallstonesGallstones

– InfectionsInfections

– HyperparathyroidismHyperparathyroidism

– HypertriglyceridemiaHypertriglyceridemia

– HypercalcemiaHypercalcemia

– Peptic Ulcer DiseasePeptic Ulcer Disease

– Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis

– Vascular DiseaseVascular Disease

– Multiple DrugsMultiple Drugs

– MoreMore


SIGNS & SYMPTOMSSIGNS & SYMPTOMS– Abdominal PainAbdominal Pain

– Nausea & VomitingNausea & Vomiting

– Abdominal DistentionAbdominal Distention

– JaundiceJaundice

– MalnutritionMalnutrition

– HematemesisHematemesis

– Grey Turner’s SignGrey Turner’s Sign

– Cullen’s SignCullen’s Sign

– Elevated Amylase, Elevated Amylase,

Lipase, LDH, AST, WBC’s Lipase, LDH, AST, WBC’s

BUN, and GlucoseBUN, and Glucose


COMPLICATIONSCOMPLICATIONS– HypocalcemiaHypocalcemia– HypotensionHypotension– Acute Tubular NecrosisAcute Tubular Necrosis– DICDIC– Obstructive JaundiceObstructive Jaundice– Erosive GastritisErosive Gastritis– Paralytic IleusParalytic Ileus– Pseudocyst or AbscessPseudocyst or Abscess– Bowel InfarctionBowel Infarction– Internal BleedingInternal Bleeding– Fat NecrosisFat Necrosis

– Pleural EffusionPleural Effusion– Pulmonary InfiltratesPulmonary Infiltrates– Hypoxemia Hypoxemia – AtelectasisAtelectasis– ARDSARDS– Pericardial EffusionPericardial Effusion– Mediastinal AbscessMediastinal Abscess– HyperglycemiaHyperglycemia– HypertriglyceridemiaHypertriglyceridemia– EncephalopathyEncephalopathy


TREATMENTTREATMENT– StabilizationStabilization

Correct Fluid AndCorrect Fluid And Electrolyte StatusElectrolyte Status

– Respiratory SupportRespiratory Support – Control PainControl Pain

DemerolDemerol

– NG TubeNG Tube NPONPO

– TPNTPN Restricted DietRestricted Diet

– Monitor For ComplicationsMonitor For Complications

– Monitor Blood SugarMonitor Blood Sugar

– Drug TherapiesDrug Therapies Somatostatin, Somatostatin,

AnticholinergicsAnticholinergics

– Watch For Signs Of Watch For Signs Of InfectionInfection

– PrayPray


FULMINATING PANCREATITISFULMINATING PANCREATITIS• Overwhelming form Overwhelming form

• Necrotizing formNecrotizing form

• Extreme symptomsExtreme symptoms

• Seen with ESRF patientsSeen with ESRF patients

• May lead to ARDS & DICMay lead to ARDS & DIC


FULMINATING PANCREATITISFULMINATING PANCREATITIS• Signs & SymptomsSigns & Symptoms

Tachycardia & low BP (may be the only sign) Tachycardia & low BP (may be the only sign)

Pulmonary & cerebral insufficiency Pulmonary & cerebral insufficiency

Acute diabetic ketosis or oliguriaAcute diabetic ketosis or oliguria

Hemorrhagic pancreatitis may appear Hemorrhagic pancreatitis may appear

THE ENDTHE ENDPART 1PART 1

PCCN REVIEWPCCN REVIEW

THANK YOUTHANK YOU


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